Secret Skin

CVE and the origin of the Good Life with Riddlore and Hines Buchanan

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

in this episode Mike Eagle speaks with Riddlore and Hines Buchanan of Goodlife/Project Blowed. Riddlore is one of the founders of the legendart underground crew CVE and he talks about their new album Critical Bass Theory which has a pair of tracks produced by Hines Buchanan. We also get some stories about the origin and development of the Goodlife and Project Blowed movements

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The Indie Hustle with 2Mex (re-upped from 2015)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Open Mike Eagle has been recently getting deep with the OGs of the LA underground and this week we're revisiting a conversation he had with 2Mex of OMD and the Afterlife crew. They originally had this chat in 2015 and it gets deep into the creative hustler mindset that has kept the underground moving for decades.

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Abstract Rude and How the Blowed was Built part 2

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

in part 2 of Open Mike Eagle's conversation with Project Blowed co-founder Abstract Rude, we explore the time right after the release of the legendary Project Blowed compilation, Blowedians getting and losing major label deals and the beginning of the independent rap scene as we know it.

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Abstract Rude and How the Blowed was Built part 1

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

This week Open Mike Eagle talks with Project Blowed co-founder and underground legend Abstract Rude about the birth of the Blowed collective and his early career including a storied battle between himself, Aceyalone, Myka 9 and Common vs members of the Wu Tang Clan live on the Wake Up Show

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OME on Hella Personal Film Festival featuring Jeremy Greer

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle tells all of the stories behind his 2016 album Hella Personal Film Festival entirely produced by Paul White. Mike is joined by the host of the Don't Give Up Skeleton podcast Jeremy Greer to unpack the process behind the album, its reception and the 2015 UK tour that birthed it.

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5 to the Eye with Stars Preview with R.A.P. Ferreira

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode Open Mike Eagle re-connects with his old friend and comrade R.A.P. Ferreira to preview Ferreira's new album 5 to the Eye with Stars. Along the way they discuss the mythhology, magic and psychoses of being veterans in indie rap.

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Component System Context with Shawn Setaro pt 2

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle continues his conversation with Complex's Shawn Setaro unpacking OME's new album Component System with the Auto Reverse. This week they go through the album discussing lyrics, collaborators and more

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Context of a Component System with Shawn Setaro pt. 1

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

in advance of the release of his new album Component System with the Auto Reverse, OME sits down with Complex's Shawn Setaro to discuss the story of the album and an analysis of many of the tracks. In part 1 we find out what OME's life has been like since his last release and his intentions and influences on the new project out 10/7/22

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Album Preview and Friendship Review with Video Dave and Still Rift

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Ahead of the release of his new album Mike chats with his longtime friends and collaborators Video Dave and Still Rift. They check in on whats happening in each others' lives and unpack some of their collaborations on Mike's new album Component System with the Auto Reverse

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Open Mike Eagle on Unapologetic Art Rap

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle is joined by hip-hop historian Kevin Beacham to discuss Mike's debut album Unapologetic Art Rap

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Brother Ali and changing through discomfort

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle sits with underground rap legend Brother Ali. Last they spoke they were on tour together in 2020 and since then a lot has changed. Ali talks about moving out of the United States and completely changing how he does his business while sneaking in some questions he has for OME

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Open Mike Eagle on Anime, Trauma and Divorce

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle speaks with Demone Carter aka Dem One (from Dad Bod Rap Pod) about OME's 2020 album 'Anime, Trauma and Divorce'

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Myka 9 and it's still all love

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle speaks with his og from Project Blowed, the legendary Myka 9. Widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, Myka talks through his story as told in his recently released book My Kaleidoscope.

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OME on Brick Body Kids Still Daydream

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT

in this episode OME goes deep on his 2017 album Brick Body Kids Still Daydream with guest interviewer Nate LeBlanc of the Dad Bod Rap Pod

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Open Mike Eagle on Dark Comedy

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

on this episode the tables turn as he has David Ma from the Dad Bod Rap Pod interview him about his breakout LP 2014's Dark Comedy.

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Dumbfoundead is from hella villages

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:00:00 GMT

in this episode Mike Eagle speaks with fellow LA rapper Dumbfoundead. They started their careers together in a rap group called Thirsty Fish after meeting at the legendary open mic Project Blowed. They talk through their shared history and how their paths have diverged. This episode was recorded live at The Growcery dispensary in LA courtesy of Smarty Plants

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Dice Raw since the age of 13

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode Open Mike Eagle speaks with Dice Raw of the legendary Roots crew. He talks about starting his journey in the industry at the age of 13, freestyling his way to classic verses on Roots albums and the very raw highs and low of his solo career. Also be sure to peep Dice's podcast, The Raw Report on Stony Island Audio

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Psalm One and how to rap when your feelings are hurt

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle talks with fellow Chicago-born MC Psalm One about her book 'Her Word is Bond'. Mike and Psalm went to high school together and started rapping around the same time. They talk through the highs and lows of Psalm's life as laid out in the tell-all book, some of which Mike was there for.

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Ron Funches and how to ego humbly

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle talks with comedian Ron Funches about weed, wrestling, making money while failing and whether or not black people need sunscreen. taped at the MMD dispensary in North Hollywood. brought to you in part by Smarty Plants

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Blueprint and an hour's worth of free game

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

this week Open Mike Eagle chops it up with legendary Ohio rapper/podcaster/author Blueprint. Blueprint came up in the golden age of the underground, working with RJD2 in Sole Position and collaborating with Aesop Rock, Vast Aire, Illogic and many more. He experienced the peak of freestyle battling and b-boy culture and he watched it all change as he got deeper into the game

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Rhymefest and how to stay being a wizard

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle talks to one of his earliest rap heroes, chicago rapper Rhymefest. Fest talks through the lessons he's learned in his decades long career being both a rapper himself and a song writer, having won Grammys penning songs for Kanye and Common. Mike also reminds Fest of when they first met at a southside hip-hop spot in the mid 90s

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MURS and how to underground

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle picks the brain of legendary underground LA emcee MURS. one important Mike wanted to know is how the heck MURS is underground when he was on a major label for a while and is an internationally known entertainer. MURS gives a good answer to this along with many other various good answers about Living Legends, Paid Dues, 9th Wonder and more. it's a good listen.

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billy woods and how long you can hide

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

in this episode Open Mike Eagle talks with fellow indie rap stalwart billy woods. They have a candid conversation about the economics of the music industry, trying to run an indie rap label and how long billy is going to be able to hide his face (and why he started doing it in the first place).

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Season 2 Premiere: Dan Harmon on when and when not to vulnerable

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

On the season 2 premiere of Open Mike Eagle's interview show we speak with 'Community' and 'Rick and Morty's' Dan Harmon. They talk through their relationship to vulnerability, freestyle rap techniques and how to survive the toxicity of Hollywood. Long time listeners will hear the return of an old friend in the intro.

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Season 2 Trailer

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:34:14 GMT

Open Mike Eagle's original interview show returns for a new season featuring deep dive conversations with creators from music and comedy. listen for a rundown of some of this season's guests

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Rambling on the road with Hannibal Buress and DJ Tony Trimm

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 17:51:26 GMT

I'm currently on a drive in tour with Hannibal Buress and its new and different and weird. Me, him and DJ Tony Trimm catch up in a hotel room in Butler Pennsylvania to talk about touring during a pandemic and the (apparently) famous DJ Carshmello who is the opening act on the tour .

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56: Marc Maron, Podcasting, Comedy, Life, and New Cars

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:30:12 GMT

Mike is joined by the Podfather himself, WTF host Marc Maron. They discuss Marc’s unusual life balancing a podcast that is at least somewhat about him and a TV show where he plays a podcaster and comic named Marc Maron, who is an awful lot like him.

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55: Baron Vaughn, Overcoming Adversity, and Having So Much In Common

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:49:24 GMT

Host Open Mike Eagle has really found something of a soulmate in actor and comedian Baron Vaughn. The two talk about growing up with cable television, setting fires no one knew about, and coping with rampant drugs in their communities.

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54: Nick Thune, Jesus, and the Guitar

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:10:05 GMT

Mike welcomes the comedian and actor Nick Thune for a broad-ranging discussion. The two of them cover everything from why Nick gave up one-liners and the guitar in his act to who Jesus would want to hang out with if he was around today.

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53: B. Dolan, White Privilege, and ODB

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:42:22 GMT

Mike chats with rapper, activist, and spoken word artist B. Dolan about what white rappers owe the Black Lives Matter movement, how white privilege can give you a leg up in the hip-hop world, and their mutual love of Ol' Dirty Bastard.

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52: Chuck Klosterman and New Music

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:50:00 GMT

Mike talks with writer and critic Chuck Klosterman about changes in publishing and criticism, the gamble that comes with being interesting, and the fear of accidentally living life wrong. Plus, more new music from Hella Personal Film Festival.

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51: Slug, Laundry, Being Who You Are, and NEW MUSIC

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:33:12 GMT

Mike hangs out with Slug while the latter does his tour laundry, tells a story about a near-collaboration with a very, very famous musician, and plays a song from his new release, Hella Personal Film Festival.

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50: Jean Grae and Artistic Adventure

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 20:10:00 GMT

It’s the 50th episode of Secret Skin and Mike is joined by his friend, the rapper and all-around artist Jean Grae. They discuss everything from black Netflix tropes to Mike’s picky eating/Jean’s crushing dismay when she learns about Mike’s picky eating.

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49: John Hodgman and How to Be Who You Are

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:30:33 GMT

Mike talks with his friend, actor/comedian/author John Hodgman, about the overabundance of entertainment, the necessity of doing terrifying things, The Daily Show, and growing into yourself by being someone else (or many, many other people).

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48: Chris Gethard and Mike’s Sister, Too

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:49:34 GMT

Mike talks with Chris Gethard, and their wide-ranging conversation covers Chris’s eccentric television program full of human fish, 36-hour no-sleep marathons, and fans who become staff members. Plus, Mike visits his sister in Gary, Indiana.

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47: Anthony Fantano and Appreciating Lil B

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:14:33 GMT

Mike responds to some listener questions, including one about how to feel about white people singing along at rap shows using the n-word. Then, a conversation with Anthony Fantano, creator and host of The Needle Drop.

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46: Hannibal Buress and New Music, Too

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:26:51 GMT

Mike welcomes world-famous comedian and old college pal, Hannibal Buress. They talk about growing up in Chicago, getting started in comedy, and sad private jets. All this plus the first single from Mike's collaboration with Paul White.

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45: J-Zone and What to Do When Things Don’t Work Out

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:46:56 GMT

Mike welcomes the rapper J-Zone on this edition of Secret Skin. J-Zone opens up about discouragement, and how he ended up writing a book of advice for all the rappers who don’t end up becoming superstar millionaires.

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44: Nick Thorburn, Serial, and Dictatorship

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 02:55:25 GMT

Mike joins us from Europe where the tour with Serengeti is wrapping up and things have been going much better. We also hear Mike’s interview with Islands/The Unicorns' Nick Thorburn, composer of music for another podcast you might have heard of: Serial.

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43: Fat Tony and the Perils of Touring Europe

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:40:31 GMT

Open Mike Eagle joins us all the way from Germany, where he is on tour with his Cavanaugh bandmate, Serengeti. They have many stories to tell. Then we hear Mike’s interview with Houston-based rapper Fat Tony.

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42: Intuition and What He Gets Out of Rap

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:10:34 GMT

Mike and his good friend T-shirt are on hand to not only answer questions from their mailbag but to sing about it as well. In the interview portion, Mike is joined this time around by the rapper, podcaster, and video maven known as Intuition.

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41: Uncommon Nasa, Prog Rap, and Yoga Class Pronunciations

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 22:30:59 GMT

Mike is in New York City talking to his old friend, professionally known as Uncommon Nasa. They talk about identity, balancing running a record label and being an artist, and what the musical form known as Prog Rap is all about.

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40: Marcella Arguello and How It’s OK to Be Mean

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:15:42 GMT

Marcella Arguello comes from the world of stand-up comedy, and met Mike Eagle while doing comedy battle rap. It’s a form that Mike has struggled with, losing every match he enters.

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39: John Robinson, Real Names, and a Serengeti Road Trip

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:00:06 GMT

Mike takes a road trip with his Cavanaugh bandmate Serengeti, plus an interview with John Robinson, the rapper formerly known as Lil Sci of Scienz of Life.

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38: Free the Robots and What It’s Like to Throw a Party for Eight Years

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:40:43 GMT

The artist known as Free the Robots joins Open Mike Eagle to talk about a variety of topics, including growing up in Orange County, taking risks with music, and owning and running the restaurant/music venue known as The Crosby.

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37: Eliza Skinner and Comedy Rap Battles

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:31:22 GMT

It’s all about freestyling on this episode, as we meet comedian and comedy rap impresario Eliza Skinner. She talks about life in a rap battle, life in a television writers’ room, and the hilarious and difficult world of standup comedy.

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36: 2Mex and the Value of Hard Work

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:36:56 GMT

Host Open Mike Eagle sits down with the rapper 2Mex for a broad-ranging discussion about making music, listening to music, and living life. Other people might sell more records, but when it comes to putting on shows and creating something to record, no one outworks 2Mex. We also find out if 2Mex sees himself more like The Dandy Warhols or The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

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35: Kitty and How to Deal With Things

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:53:19 GMT

Host Open Mike Eagle chats with Kitty, aka the artist formerly known as Kitty Pryde, about being there for her fans and how that has both advantages and disadvantages. Kitty tells about shedding her child prodigy past and her Florida hometown and how those experiences informed her music.

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34: The Gaslamp Killer and Why You Need to Dance

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:50:10 GMT

Mike talks with esteemed DJ The Gaslamp Killer about entering hip-hop with no footsteps to follow in, the perils of knowing too much about someone through social media, and how to get fired from a bunch of record stores. Plus, the premiere of a brand new song!

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33: DJ House Shoes on the Detroit sound

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:19:01 GMT

DJ House Shoes talks about the Detroit sound and his work and friendship with J Dilla. Mike's T-shirt returns to the show, although he won't take Mike's calls anymore.

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32: Ras Kass on Major Labels and Ghostwriting

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:27:29 GMT

Ras Kass talks about the struggles of being on a major label, ghostwriting in hip hop, and Semi Hendrix, his collaboration with Jack Splash. Also, Open Mike Eagle's new t-shirt raps.

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31: Hari Kondabolu

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:00:02 GMT

Comedian Hari Kondabolu talks with Mike about pro wrestling, Hollywood, and reasonably priced hotels in New York City.

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30: Billy Woods and Hiding from the Media

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 18:31:22 GMT

Rapper Billy Woods tells his origin story and explains why he hides his face from the media. Plus, Open Mike Eagle debuts a new song.

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29: VerBS and Bananas

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:02:01 GMT

Mike takes us to Bananas, one of LA's most creatively important club nights, and he interviews the man who puts it all together, VerBS.

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28: Greg Grease on Life, Music, and Indie-Rap Politics

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:00:33 GMT

Minneapolis rapper Greg Grease talks about music, life, and indie-rap racial politics.

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27: Mega Ran’s Origin Story

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:01:09 GMT

The origin story of Mega Ran, the 8-bit pioneer of chip hop. Also, Open Mike Eagle plays piano but does not rap.

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26: Future Islands’ Sam Herring on Loving Hip-Hop and ‘Hemlock Ernst’

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:59:30 GMT

Sam Herring from Future Islands talks about his music, his love of hip-hop, and his alter ego, rapper Hemlock Ernst. Open Mike Eagle also answers a listener question and shares another unreleased song.

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25: Aesop Rock, Anxiety, and Moving (Back) to NYC

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:00:43 GMT

In a wide-ranging interview, Aesop Rock opens up about his bouts with depression and anxiety, moving back to New York City, the artists who have influenced him, and what success looks like for a working rapper in 2015.

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24: MC Frontalot on Nerdcore and Depression

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:47:31 GMT

MC Frontalot, the world's 579th greatest rapper, talks about the character behind his character.

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23: Yonnas Abraham on Goth Rap, Dead Drops, and Satan

Mon, 18 May 2015 13:03:07 GMT

Yonnas Abraham of BLKHRTS talks about goth rap, dead drops, and Satan. Also, an invitation to write and record lyrics for an Open Mike Eagle song that started with a selfie on Instagram.

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22: An Interview with Three Ninjas

Mon, 04 May 2015 15:49:04 GMT

Mike interviews Three Ninjas (aka Jason Brunet) about changing musical styles, moving across the country, and some very dark Christmas songs.

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21: Daedelus Part Two: Record Labels and the Crimean War

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:55:21 GMT

Part two of Mike's interview with Daedelus covers record labels, music making, and the Crimean War (1853-1856). The bonus track at the end of the show is Mike circa 2010. It's The Bestest.

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20: Daedelus on Making Beats and the LA Underground

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:49:55 GMT

Mike interviews Daedelus about making beats, the LA underground, and making art by setting boundaries. First of a two-part interview. Also, Mike covers Pavement’s Cut Your Hair.

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19: Sims

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 22:42:30 GMT

Mike interviews Sims of Doomtree about the benefits and challenges in being part of a big crew. Plus, Mike reads his iTunes reviews. They’re mostly good. Mostly.

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18: Minisode 2: Carnage the Executioner

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:13:51 GMT

A second bonus episode of Secret Skin, with more material from Secret Skin Live! Minneapolis-based hip hop artist Carnage the Executioner performs two songs live.

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17: Dessa on Doomtree, Image, and Karaoke

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:49:28 GMT

Mike interviews Dessa from Doomtree. She explains how time at a karaoke bar led her to the name Dessa, and why she performs some of her songs at a higher pitch live than recorded.

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16: Minisode 1: Psalm One

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:00:15 GMT

Two Psalm One bonus tracks from her live performance on Secret Skin Live, including a new unreleased track!

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15: Carnage and Brandi Brown (Secret Skin Live, Part Two)

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:53:36 GMT

Open Mike Eagle hosts Secret Skin Live Part 2, featuring a live performance from Carnage the Executioner and comedy from Brandi Brown.

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14: Psalm One and Aby Wolf (Secret Skin Live, Part One)

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:00:30 GMT

Psalm One and Aby Wolf perform and chat with Open Mike Eagle on Secret Skin Live, recorded for the first time ever in front of a live studio audience.

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13: Andrew Broder and a Dirty Texas Hotel Room

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:53:13 GMT

An interview with Andrew Broder, producer and leader of Fog. Open Mike Eagle also raps live from a dirty hotel room in Texas.

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12: Selling Music Is Hard, Featuring Busdriver

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:59:17 GMT

Open Mike Eagle interviews his friend and mentor Busdriver. The conversation ranges from Martin Luther King Jr. to the dadaist nature of rap to Mike’s new EP, from which he premieres a new song, "Ziggy Starfish (Anti-Anxiety Raps)."

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11: W. Kamau Bell on Totally Biased, Cancellation, and Life Itself

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:31:29 GMT

Before he was a comedy star, W. Kamau Bell asked himself what project he would work on if he were famous. The answer changed his life, and eventually led to his TV show, Totally Biased. Open Mike Eagle talks with Bell about the show, its cancellation, and life itself.

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10: Open Mike Eagle & Milo On 2014, 2015, and the Value of Sitting Down

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:43:18 GMT

Open Mike Eagle talks with Milo to review 2014, preview 2015, and debate the value of sitting down while recording a track. Mike also shares an unreleased song that chronicles a night at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, MN.

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9: P.O.S on Parenting, Doomtree, Kidneys

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:31:17 GMT

Open Mike Eagle interviews Twin Cities hip-hop artist P.O.S about his start in music, the rise of Doomtree, the Last Blowout Ever, his teenager, and his kidneys.

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8: Milo and Ferguson

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:05:58 GMT

This episode of Secret Skin has a wide-ranging chat between Open Mike and his friend and fellow hip-hop artist Milo. It also opens with Mike's thoughts on Ferguson. You should listen.

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7: Yoni Wolf (Part 2) and The European Tour

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 19:13:38 GMT

Open Mike brings you tour stories from the heart of Germany and part two of his interview with Yoni Wolf.

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6: An Interview with Yoni Wolf, Plus a List of Stupid Injuries

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:46:44 GMT

Open Mike Eagle talks about stupid injuries, both his own and other's, then interviews Anticon Records co-founder/musician Yoni Wolf.

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5: Myq Kaplan Is Not Afraid

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:00:47 GMT

The subject is fear. Open Mike Eagle tells you what he's afraid of (improperly ejected hard drives, for one), then talks with his guest, comedian Myq Kaplan, about conquering those fears.

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4: Open Mike’s Waffle House Adventure, Plus Blockhead (Part Two)

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:00:00 GMT

Open Mike Eagle takes a shower, goes to Waffle House, and has part two of his conversation with Blockhead.

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3: The Death of Underground Hip-Hop

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:00:31 GMT

Open Mike Eagle loves underground hip-hop, but he also killed it. So did Gilbert O'Sullivan and other Napster users, as he notes. Mike also welcomes fellow traveler Blockhead to the show to talk music and the New York City school system.

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2: Comedy with Janelle James

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:00:29 GMT

A wide-ranging conversation with comedian Janelle James leads to discussions of hecklers, Iowa, organic food in surprising places, Darla, and driving four hours for a 5-minute gig.

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1: Naked and Afraid

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:03:17 GMT

Open Mike Eagle is naked and afraid. Or so he tells us at the beginning of the inaugural Secret Skin. On this episode, he talks to Nocando in the midst of their successful, minivan-assisted Dorner Vs. Tookie Tour.

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