Category: podcasts

MWS 256: Andy Haynes and Chris Tellez

Andy Haynes and Chris Tellez
Andy Haynes and Chris Tellez

Episode 256: Mac and David are joined by comedians Andy Haynes (LA) and Chris Tellez (ATX). Talk of babe reporters, Stoker, Chuck E. Cheese, Andy’s gang life, sink holes and more. Super fun show. Mac should try talking less though.

Original air date 3/30/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “Prisoners” by J Mascis and Sharon Van Etten, from the album The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver
“Young Lions” by The Constantines, from the album Shine a Light
Closer: “Everyone’s Born to Die” by E.L.O., from the album On the Third Day

Subscribe on iTunes

MWS 254: Post-Toronto

Episode 254: Mac and David went to Toronto and now have ANECDOTES! Count it. Customs, preconceived notions, DJ apprentice Caitlin, foodstuffs, piracy, and the Veronica Mars Kickstarter.

Original air date 3/16/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “I’ll Remember You” by White Wires, from the album WWIII
“Varsity” by Smith Westerns, from the album Soft Will
Closer: “You Will Always Bring Me Flowers” by Shannon and the Clams, from the album Sleep Talk

Subscribe on iTunes

MWS 253: Spring MD Part 2

Episode 253: It’s our second episode of KOOP’s Spring 2K13 Membership Drive. Mac and David are joined by special guests comedian Duncan Carson (Sure Thing) and KOOP’s Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon (The Idea Lounge). Talk of Milwuakee, KOOP’s eventual fast food takeover, sad clerks, and more.

BTW: I trimmed some of the Membership drive pitching from the podcast so if a transition sounds a little off, forgive-a-ness prease.

Original air date 3/2/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “Let’s Pogo B4 U Gogo” by Mean Jeans, from the album Are You Serious?
“Ashes to Ashes” by David Bowie, from the Best of Bowie compilation
Closer: “King Arthur the Red” by Guided by Voices, from the album The Bears for Lunch

Subscribe on iTunes

MWS 255: Regular Chimbler

Episode 255: Mac and David were exhausted working on a STAG show but they still broadcasted so we all get this rambly mess. Parky’s disease, DJ Apprentice Caitlin, and a stranded SXSW-er DJ Skillz Munny talks about a mega-bus crash.
Original air date 3/23/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “Nobody’s Child” by E.L.O., from the album Eldorado
“My Shadow” by Jay Reatard, from the album Blood Visions
Closer: “The Bottle” by Spiderbags, from the album Celebration of Hunger

Subscribe on iTunes

MWS 252: Spring MD Part 1


Episode 252: It’s the first episode of KOOP Radio’s Spring 2K13 Membership Drive! Mac and David are joined in-studio by Jay Robillard (KOOP’s the Lounge Show), Sam Malcolm (The Hustle Show, Bad Boys), Brendan K. O’Grady (Sure Thing), and DJ apprentice Caitlin. The Real World gets discussed and Mac talks too much.

Original air date 2/23/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “Search and Destroy” by The Stooges, from the album Raw Power
“The Mother We Share” by CHVRCHES

Subscribe on iTunes

MWS 251: Dave Child and Ximena Estrada

Photo by Dustin Weaver :: Do512
Photo by Dustin Weaver :: Do512

Episode 251: Comedian and National Air Sex champion Dave Child joins Mac and guest host Ximena Estrada to talk about finding downed planes, Austin Powers, erotic fan fiction, secrets of the Grimace, and what to do with a golden phallus.

Original air date 2/16/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “Recover” by CHVRCHES, from the Recover EP
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids, from the album Here We Come
Closer: “Favorite Place” by Black Books, from the Aquarena. EP

Subscribe on iTunes

MWS 250: Joe Hafkey

Joey Jo Jo

Episode 250: Comedian Joe Hafkey joins David, Mac, and apprentice Caitlin. We got comic book picks, Tetris pimps, Russian mobsters, comedy scene talk, kids harass David, and “the Mascot Wedding Hot Seat.” One of our funnest fun shows ever!
Original air date 2/9/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “Back of a Car” by Big Star, from the album No. 1 Record
“Recover” by CHVRCHES, from the Recover EP
Closer: “No Big Deal” by Terry Malts, from the album Killing Time.

Subscribe on iTunes

Hey look, here’s a short video that Joe and Mac were in together. Made by Sara Reihani and Chris Tellez.

MWS 249: Mary Jo Pehl


Episode 249: Mac and David (and apprentice Caitlin) talk to author and comedian Mary Jo Pehl of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and its live reincarnation, Cinematic Titanic. We talk about all that jazz (although no mention of this). Plus, comic book writer Kurt Hosmer calls in to talk about his role in the recent Presidential Inauguration.

Original air date 2/2/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “Fantasy” by MS MR, from the album Melted
“She’s The One” by The Ramones, from the Expanded and Remastered edition of Road to Ruin
Closer: “Merit” by The Dirtbombs, from the album If You Don’t Already Have a Look.

Subscribe on iTunes

MWS 248: Chip Pope


Episode 248: Chip Pope joins the magic boys in-studio to talk about old malls, Quentin Tarantino movies, Austin Stories, Zero Dark Thirty, and what not. Plus, an actress calls in with a Nicolas Cage anecdote. Final score: FUN SHOW FOR SURE.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Opener: “Imaginary Person” by Ty Segall, from the album Melted
“Hurricane” by MS MR, from the Candy Bar Creep Show EP
Closer: “1.” by Swearin’, from their self-titled album

MWS 247: Courtney Sevener


Episode 247:
Courtney Sevener from Red Envelope helps Mac and David update Mount Crushmore (the Mount Rushmore of Austin). Plus, talk of Garrison Keillor’s endorsement, resembling celebs, and more!

Original air date 1/19/13

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


Opener: “Anybody Out There?” by Mean Jeans, from the album On Mars
“Baby, Now That I’ve Found You” by the Foundations, from the album Build Me Up Buttercup
Closer: “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” by The Ramones, from the album Ramones

Subscribe on iTunes