Happy Sad Talk Thing

Hannah Bowers (songwriter) joins Mackin to talk about rocks, rock, mental health, and the feeling of home.Find her music here: https://soundcloud.com/thehannahbowers(Also on Spotify, iTunes, etc.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Caitlin Notey (Huxlee) talks with Mackin about The Shire, Dads, and the importance of journaling - all while having dessert in her lovely Silver Lake home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin McGathy (Podcaster, Comedian, Artist)sits down with Mackin in her house in Ireland to talk about relationships, traveling, America, comedy, art, and being a person. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hannah Rogers (Old Friend, Feminist, Writer, Essayist, Christian, Activist, Aspiring Governor, Being of Light) talks to Mackin about summer camp, the pressures of academia on American youth, mythology, how Christianity is misinterpreted and misrepresented, having difficult political conversations, and why it's important to talk to strangers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Andi Inadomi (Audio Engineer/Music Producer) drops by to hang and talk relationships, religion, and pop punk music. HIRE HIM! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mason Summit (musician) sits down with Mackin to talk performing, writing, and growing up in Los Angeles.Originals performed live: 1. Hitting All The Reds2. InterloperFind his music here! masonsummit.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sean Holt (musician, producer, guru) drops some serious wisdom this week as he and Mackin talk about life philosophies, music, and being a good person. Sean is an American musician, producer, songwriter and artist. Originally from Louisiana, Holt’s early musical influences were a unique collection of blues, gospel, soul and jazz from that region. He began his professional career in 1991 in Los Angeles, where he currently resides. Shortly after locating in LA, Sean received his master’s degree in music from USC and began recording and performing with West Coast artists. He has worked with artists ranging from Carlos Santana, Flo Rida, Slash, John Legend, Big and Rich, Bette Midler, Bruno Mars, R. Kelly and Nelly, to Kenny Loggins, Mary J. Blige, Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, Michael Buble’, Will.i.am, Sergio Mendes, Sheila E. and numerous others.As Assistant Professor of the Popular Music and Music Production Programs at the USC Thornton School of Music, Sean offers instruction in popular ensemble performan

Yo! Mackin is back in action with a interview of himself hosted by his father. Unfortunately, the recording cut off halfway through the conversation. But what was captured was still worth sharing - Mackin diving in to his personal belief systems and history with religion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The WONDERFUL Allegra Rosenberg joins us to blow minds with inspirational DIY entrepreneurial music social media awesomeness. Check out her band and her twitter, both are great: https://soundcloud.com/intheminimallhttps://twitter.com/llegrarosenberg?lang=en See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh! 1 year anniversary of the podcast! Wooo!!!!!This is a dope episode (I do say that about every episode, but this one is especially true). Madison Scheckel (aka Wolfy) is a smart, kind, cool lady that makes music. We talk about depression, Aspergers, relationships, trail mix, friends, insecurity, and musics. Much love! Her stuff can be found here:https://soundcloud.com/wolfysucks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Newton Garner (poet) joins me to talk about self-care, language, symbols, humanity, and Lego Batman. Listen or don't! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A wonderful, wacky live show! I start the show rambling about my recent decision to begin taking antidepressants. Curtis Green (pianist, composer) shares a new piece with us entitled "Hush". Massimo Napoli hosts "Everyone Is John" as Jack DeMeo, Chase Rosenberg and I compete for control as different characters in the same body. And to close the show, Jack and Chase bring the heat with glorious comedy jams! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a gr8 time I had with Josh Ovalle, the filmmaker. We reminisce about oldentimes being on an improv team together and exchange theories on honest storytelling and bearing one's humanity artfully. And Josh tells me about some cool movies I haven't seen yet. His work can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/user/xxIndieVisualxxMuch love to all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My Dad, Richard Douglas Carroll, joins me to laugh, talk about life, love, and young manhood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chase Rosenberg (Commedus Interruptus)and I talks about improv, musics, Ben Folds, and banjos. Funny times, follow-your-dreams-times. Forever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a phenomenal night this was! Third in the live installments, Happy Sad Talk Thing brings you a stacked lineup of freestyle rap battles featuring Gideon Elson and Remi wolf, musical comedy genius from Jack DeMeo and Chase Rosenberg, and glorious musical harmonies as always from Trousdale! (Audio note: the audience was not mic'd properly, so the laughs aren't very loud, BUT TRUST ME EVERYONE WAS INTO IT!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rees Finely(songwriter) is a righteous person indeed. This conversation is pretty real, in which he and I discuss our experiences with therapy, self-harm, ex-girlfriends, spirituality, and pee breaks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a glorious evening! Fantastic live variety show from the kitchen floor of my apartment. Bible readings, slam poems, improvised screenplays, Frank Ocean covers, and more! Featuring Jensen McRae, Commedus Interruptus (Jack DeMeo, Chase Rosenburg, Ryan Wagner, Antonio Chicco), and BAUM! A night for the ages truly, chalked full of absurdism, #realtalk, sweet jams. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Gavin (MUNA) and I sit on her sofa bed and talk about loneliness, sexuality, and twerking. http://www.whereismuna.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.