Busted Mouth is a podcast about Rock 'n Roll, sticking it to the man, and your big, stupid feelings. Every week, host J.W. Basilo is joined by artists of various disciplines to discuss their craft, their lives, and their favorite records.
Ol Bazillions shares a story of being spurned by a famous musician. Bill Larkin (musician, comedian, Gay Balding Asthmatic) stops by to talk songwriting, genre-bending, and tries in futility to defen…
Baz dives into the 2020 Presidential race. Leah Munsey (Paper Machete) stops by the studio to talk responsibility in the age of "cancelled culture," MMA, and The Paper Machete Blowout on July 14th. h…
Baz gives grown man lessons. Sonal Aggarwal (comedian/musician) stops by to talk comedy, MIA, and embracing the world as a traveler. This one gets a little silly. Enjoy
Baz braves the general public on a weekend. Nick Fox stops by to talk writing, living outside the American ideal, and his favorite records.
Baz watches a WWE pay per view for the first time. Bassel Almadani (Bassel & the Supernaturals, The Other Baz) sits down to talk music, Islam, and finding a work/life balance as a working artist.
Actor Dana Black stops by to talk about theater, relationships, and her new play, "The Undeniable Sound of Right Now," playing at the Raven Theatre. Baz rails against DIY musicians in the age of Inst…
Baz has a birthday. Nick Fox rides shotgun and does his best Ed McMahon. David Keller (Origin of Animal) stops by the studio. This is one's a music nerd deep dive, friends. Just nerd bros doing nerd …
It's our One Year Anniversary and the badass known as Bethany Thomas (singer, songwriter, actor, general badass) is just the guest for such an auspicious occasion.
Baz has updates on the crazy pills and 90/90 workout challenge. Musician Diana Lawrence (http://dianalawrence.com/) drops by the studio to talk songwriting, nicknames, and navigating the Chicago mus…
The 90/90 challenge is underway and Baz is already behind. All-time homie Teagan Walsh-Davis stops by to talk Rock n Roll accountability, theater, and general tomfoolery.
Baz envisions a future in which he is mental health superhero. Write Bloody founder and poetry rock star, Derrick C Brown (brownpoetry.com) stops by and the boys talk publishing, making it, and toy p…
Basilo wades into the swamp of separating the art from the artist. The very funny David Carter (@davidcartercomedy) stops by to talk standup, high school reunions, and the joys of joint dog ownership…
Baz powers through a rough brain day and the super impressive Whitney joins us in studio to discuss DIY arts spaces, personal accountability, and dating pop-punk boys.
Samuel Taylor and Amanda Drinkall drop by to talk about making Shakespeare accessible to everyone, punk rock, and the finer points of red vs green chile.
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Shannon Matesky (actor, writer, director, bawse) drops by the studio to talk multi-hyphenates, chasing the dream, and her INCREDIBLE true story of searching for her biological family after being rais…
My new friend Malic drops by the studio today to talk comedy, gender identity, and their time working with The Neo Futurists.
Chicago gets Vortex'd, Baz quits the gym he quit years ago, Mike Maimone stops by to talk music and play a few tunes. Check out MikeMaiome.com for ticket links, audio, and fresh visuals.
Dope AF Singer-songwriter JC BROOKS stops by to talk queer identity, the struggles of touring, and the life of a working musician.
Your boy is feeling old today. Actor, Voiceover artist, and old friend Brenda Scott Wlazlo (bswvoice.com) stops by to talk voiceover, social media, and getting locked in a bathroom in Italy. Equal pa…
Kicking off the new year and the new season with some wise crackery, a few resolutions, and a visit from the wonderful Katie Kadan.