MARY HOULIHAN (Mary Houlihan’s Painting Party) recently moved to Los Angeles and the first thing she did was visit B-$ & The O’Connman to listen to Don Rickles’ “Hello Dummy!”. This is a great episode to kick off 2026 after our holiday break. In this extra long episode The O’Connman talks some smack about other comics, B-$ comes up with some new personas, we listen to some weird characters from the open mics of Mary’s past like Johnny Q. Amish, Steve “Mr. Jokes” Whalen, and Johnny Hollywood, then we make a crank call to a car dealership. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming arena tour of 3 Irish American comedians “The O’Riginal Kings of Comedy”. This episode is a complete banger. Enjoy! Check out The Mary Houlihan Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaryHoulihan Join our Patreon for B-$’s other podcast and unreleased episodes of Off The Records here: https://www.patreon.com/worldrecordpodcast

Randy and Aaron talk about last week's interview with Killdozer

Today we celebrate the release of the new All Smiles record Skate Videos From Memory (out January 6). Jim Fairchild (Grandaddy, Modest Mouse) and Joe discuss the visual inspiration behind the record and how skate videos shaped the sound. They talk about the impact that skate culture has had on not only their own music, but their general mindset and approach to life. We learn why the new record is a prayer to the universe, why Jim and Joe are celebrating more reflexive music and they muse on why rock music maybe be taking a less cerebral turn.  The two highlight their favorite skate videos, Jim shares a fanboy moment, and we hear some songs for the new record.  ALL SMILES (https://allsmilesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/lost-to-whats-real-the-dream-brought-me-you) SKATE VIDEOS FROM MEMORY (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/all-smiles/251526170) Streets on Fire (https://www.google.com/search?q=natas+kauppas+firehose&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS815US815&oq=natas+kauppas+firehose&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRifBdIBCDc3MzZqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:a809ec78,vid:1gfJ8obZ1o0,st:0) Welcome To Hell (https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tLP1TcwMs82z8syYPQSLU_NSc7PTVUoyVfISM3JUSjOTixJBQC-MQtv&q=welcome+to+hell+skate&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS815US815&oq=welcome+to+hell+sk&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgCEC4YgAQyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQLhiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yCAgJEAAYFhge0gEJMTA3NzJqMGo5qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:62a78b1b,vid:4tx2Q9pNxPc,st:0) Hokus Pokus (https://www.google.com/search?q=hokus+pokus+skate+video&sca_esv=694dde5cb9c6d8d7&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS815US815&ei=0udWaf2tIqXx0PEPiLHcmAM&oq=Hokus+Pokus+sk&gs_lp=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-roGBAgBGAeSBwkzLjcuNC4zLjGgB8fjAbIHCTAuNy40LjMuMbgHxBvCBwgwLjEuMTUuMsgHZoAIAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1a8f0dbf,vid:LyOeNcN_xwA,st:0) SPECIAL REQUEST FROM JOE ..."if you like this podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends. also, if you love, hate or kinda sometimes like Tour Stories/The Check In, please express yourself loudly in the comments . Lovingly, Joe Please visit and support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Izotope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.izotope.com/) ⁠⁠⁠Schecter⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.schecterguitars.com/) and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distrokid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://distrokid.com/) for continued exclusive listener discounts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Izotope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.izotope.com/) is the leader in audio repair, mixing and mastering. Ruinous uses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Izotope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.izotope.com/) and you should too. Trust us. Check out Ozone 12 now! Ep supported by @distrokid. Distro now connects direct to TikTok!!!!! with exclusive access to your tiktok artist account.  @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distrokid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://distrokid.com/) ⁠⁠⁠Schecter Guitar Research ⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.schecterguitars.com/) is one of the world’s premier guitar companies, offering electric guitars and basses, acoustic guitars, and USA Custom Shop instruments to musicians around the world. Its continually evolving and expanding line of guitars and basses appeals to a broad spectrum of players and diverse musical styles. They offer high-quality instruments with professional components at an affordable price. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.schecterguitars.com/⁠⁠⁠ for holiday deals and all your guitar needs. Tour Stories is sponsored by Built In Sun (https://builtinsun.bandcamp.com/album/built-in-sun) and Kingston Union (https://kingstonunionmfg.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooF0zPWKqTF2XCJIKJYcWJzWOihim3lQnTSqerW4pIvawnDs2fo)

Happy New Years!!! We are kicking off the new year with an explosive interview with the legendary mid-west post rock kings Killdozer. I was lucky enough to chat with all 3 of three original members of the band and we talk about the early shows and life after the band. https://killdozer.bandcamp.com/ https://touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=50

In episode 60 Justin Pearson and Luke Henshaw dive into conversation with Vique Simba of Simba Fanzine, to discuss their shared history in the punk and hardcore music scene. They specifically get into Vique's involvement in DIY zine culture, and the overarching issue with subcultures toting themselves as progressive while consisting of mainstream societies' patriarchal structures. Vique's position on sexual politics, hey involvement with Chicks Up Front, as well as her friendship and appreciation for bands which she may or may not enjoy musically, are what helped define her in the music industry.

Randy and Aaron talk about last week's interview with Author Andrew Perer.

Sari Jordan is a vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in New Orleans. Their debut album Perfect Be The Enemy is due out May 2026 with the video and lead single Freak hitting the streets on January 9th.  Sari tells us how New Orleans has shaped and nourished their musical life and why it’s a healthy and challenging scene. Sari shares how their approach to recording has changed from the previous EP, why the new record comes from a place of both lightness and existential contradiction and how the single Freak is a celebration of a win as a transgender person. Joe and Sari discuss the distinct neighborhood music scenes in New Orleans, the importance of working out songs live before recording them and we get a sneak peek of Freak. Sari Jordan (https://www.sarijordan.com/) Threadheads Cultural Foundation (https://www.thcfnola.org/) Lil Squeeze Studio (https://www.instagram.com/lilsqueezestudio/?hl=en) ⁠ (https://www.firerecords.com/artists/memorials/) SPECIAL REQUEST FROM JOE ..."if you like this podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends. also, if you love, hate or kinda sometimes like Tour Stories/The Check In, please express yourself loudly in the comments . Lovingly, Joe Please visit and support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Izotope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.izotope.com/) ⁠⁠Schecter⁠⁠ (https://www.schecterguitars.com/) and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distrokid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://distrokid.com/) for continued exclusive listener discounts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Izotope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.izotope.com/) is the leader in audio repair, mixing and mastering. Ruinous uses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Izotope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.izotope.com/) and you should too. Trust us. Check out Ozone 12 now! Ep supported by @distrokid. Distro now connects direct to TikTok!!!!! with exclusive access to your tiktok artist account.  @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distrokid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://distrokid.com/) ⁠⁠Schecter Guitar Research ⁠⁠ (https://www.schecterguitars.com/) is one of the world’s premier guitar companies, offering electric guitars and basses, acoustic guitars, and USA Custom Shop instruments to musicians around the world. Its continually evolving and expanding line of guitars and basses appeals to a broad spectrum of players and diverse musical styles. They offer high-quality instruments with professional components at an affordable price. Go to ⁠⁠https://www.schecterguitars.com/⁠⁠ for holiday deals and all your guitar needs.

Randy sits down with Author Archivist Andrew Perer to talk about his new book about My Bloody Valentine. Turn My Head into Sound: the history of Kevin Shields and My Bloody Valentine https://www.turnmyheadintosound.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Head-Into-Sound-Valentine/dp/1916829147 https://www.instagram.com/p/DFsWuCcKxxZ/?hl=en