Dive Bar Mitzvah

This episode accidentally became bittersweet. We chat about David Bowie's birthday and knowing he can't last forever, comedy at rock shows and if you can do a cleanse while drinking 3.2 beer. We also try to avoid a growing but very real displeasure to our presence. This all makes it a *great* episode. Follow us @divebarmitzvah!

In this episode we're back in the Big Easy chatting with former I.R.S. Records A&R man John Guarnieri about his time in the music biz-- and what a time it was! From hanging out with the Cramps to signing the Bangles to controversies with the Dead Kennedys and laughing Mötley Crüe out of his office, it's a look back at a great time for music from someone who witnessed it on the front lines. Follow us @divebarmitzvah!

In this episode we're in the famous 19 Bar with the famous Jaime Carrera! We chat about famous cats, art, public nudity and if straight people should be allowed anywhere near gay bars. Follow us @divebarmitzvah!

This week we're at Legends Bar with Justin Fowler! We chat over a trivia night about the new American Head Charge album "Tango Umbrella," woodworking, cooking for cash and the wonder of Klaus Nomi. Listen along and follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

On this week's episode we're at Sandy's Tavern "Home of the World's Greatest Burger" with Tommy Ryman! We talk about dogs in sweaters, his time on Last Comic Standing, what makes a good diner and the magic of Tom Hanks. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

On this week's episode we visit a favorite haunt of mine and chat with music video pioneer Chuck Statler! We talk about his career working with DEVO, Elvis Costello and Prince, his upcoming documentary and he finally explains some of the famous visuals he's unleashed. It's all this and a LOT more. Strap in and enjoy. Oh, and follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

On this week's episode we dare go to the infamous Red Dragon with the intoxicating Robyne Robinson! Over a Wondrous Punch we chat about the protests in Minneapolis, interviewing Prince, getting busted by Mr. T and our signs of the Chinese zodiac. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

On this week's episode, we go underground to the depths of a home basement bar!! I chat with old pal Tony Zaccardi about Guns N' Roses, the changing face of Northeast Minneapolis and being in jail together. Yup. It's true. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

On the tenth episode of Dive Bar Mitzvah, we chat with writer, graphic designer and musician Jon Hunt! We prattle on about classic rock, his work with the Velvet Underground and the ancient seductive art of karaoke! Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

On this weeks episode we're chatting with disc jockey Jason Nagel at "the Home of the Dago," Dusty's Bar! We chat about his recent career hiccup, spotting local music on the rise and the strange people who call in on overnight radio shifts. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

This week we're in St. Paul's oldest bar with Sound Unseen's Jim Brunzell! Sound Unseen is Minnesota's best film fest and it's starting this month! We chat with Jim about the music video for Fishheads, the lack of nostalgia for laserdiscs and growing up with a professional wrestler as a dad! Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

We bring our run in New Orleans to a close with the amazing and intoxicated Derek Sheen! We talk about prog rock, when your mom is your fan and proper etiquette when seeing street fellatio. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

This week we're ON THE ROAD! In the great city of New Orleans, I chat with comedian David Heti about his new album, teaching comedy and the wonders of the TV show "Intervention Canada." Cutter's always brings out the magic and it really did on this night. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

This week we're in one of my favorite dive bars with Hastings 3000! Listen along while technology goes down and the regulars play Bob Seger. Hastings and I talk about the perils of living in an ambulance, being in a jam band and I unexpectedly gush about the music of Men At Work. I was also surprised about that one. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

In this episode we have a first: we're in a bowling alley! Listen while I chat with Corey Adam about Bob Dylan, living in Las Vegas, getting hit in the head with a pipe and the right time to drop the 'c' word. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

I'm thrilled to have comedian Maggie Faris on this week! We hide in a corner of Otter's Saloon where Maggie can see into the men's room while we chat about college crowds, karaoke and driving a semi through NYC. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!!

It's time for the second episode of Dive Bar Mitzvah! This time we have the legendary creator of First Avenue and the "#1 unforgettable Minnesota character*" Steve McClellan! We chat about how to properly clear a bar of it's occupants, how to deal with a corrupt landlord, and my thoughts on Scott Walker. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!! * http://www.startribune.com/music-critic-jon-bream-lists-his-faves-from-40-years-of-concerts-and-interviews/323509361/ ** I had some software issues with this episode and it's 5am and I want to go to sleep. If you hear some hiccups, it's not your imagination.

It's the first ever episode of Dive Bar Mitzvah! Listen to Ian chat with Rana May at the N.E. Palace over a fishbowl of booze and discuss illegal venues, fruit flies and why you need dog insurance. Follow us on Twitter @divebarmitzvah!!