Josh Fadem gets coffee'd up and sits down on the corporate bullshit holiday Valentine's Day at the Brut Hotel for a record release of Sunset Club Records' compilation Tulsa Swim Meet (not corporate), and chats with musicians Hector Ultreras, Along Came Paully, The Dead Shakes, a baby, a loud speaker and comedian Zac Ophus about a variety of no bullshit topics, Studs Terkel and Jacques Tati-style.

Tulsa Swim Meet Vol. 1 - 2024

Album available on vinyl and cassette from Sunset Club Records

Featuring:

Dead Shakes- Winston Churchbus- Hector & the Hexed- Along Came Paully- Damion Shade & the Savage Young- Fabulous Minx

Josh sits down with friend and Tulsa-based photographer Western Doughty in a snowstorm to discuss his work, the difference between nudity and nakedness, asking subjects to be photographed nude, nude people, his projects with nudity, various aesthetic subjects, all while capturing a rare weather event.

Josh has a conversation with Michael Ian Black to explore the difference between a discussion and a conversation. Michael challenges the reasons for existence of Josh’s podcast and workshops its description. They discuss the MTV experience, feuds, personas, and Evan Hughes interjects some positivity.

Josh welcomes New California Barbershop founder Brian Girgus, barber to many comedians, rock stars, and fine patrons to the show. They discuss the difference between a barber and a stylist, the historical connection between musicians and haircutting, how barbershop quartets suck and so much more.

Josh acknowledges the passing of the legend David Lynch.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Josh and Chat Pile’s Raygun Busch were unable to attend this taping. In lieu of a critical film discussion with them, Josh’s childhood friend Garrett and Raygun’s cousin Ray sit in with a thoughtful discussion about storage unit VHS tapes in Here Come the Details’ first edition of “The Tape Pile.”

Josh and Lizzy enlighten the audience with tales from their comedic "journey". They are determined to work together to find the origins of mysticism. Though their paths diverge at first, they soon find a sympatheic vibration and have a great laugh.

SUBTERFUGE - We are joined by friend and Grammy nominated artist Johnny Polygon for an espresso bolstered discussion ranging from the ethics of deception for self-gain, alongside the consequences, and the influence of his pimp/madam/bootlegging grandma. Plus references to the triggering effects of being labeled a dork nerd virgin hacker and the four elements of hip-hop.

CONFIDENCE - Josh is joined by comedian and good friend Evan Hughes to discuss the concept of confidence and the appropriate uses of curse words, the death of Steven Seagal, and how confidence differs from rudeness.