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I"M A FAN OF

Hey everyone! I"m Travis Wright, and I"M A FAN OF is your show for music, comedy, and more. I interview musicians, comics and anyone else I think is interesting. I just want to explore new things and share them with you. If you"re a musician, a comedian, or just someone that does something interesting, please reach out to me on Instagram @imafanofpod or send me an email at traviscanlisten@gmail.com Enjoy the show!

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02:44:21

Noogy and Ryan Perrio

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2021/07/06

This episode our musical feature is the punk rock band Noogy and our interview guest is stand-up comic Ryan Perrio. Noogy is a Texas based punk rock band that reminds me why I love this genre more than any other. Punks not dead, it never will be. (middle finger emoji) Ryan Perrio is a hilarious stand-up comic that I've had the pleasure of watching for years. We talk about his life changing DUI, his comedy journey, his awesome podcast and what it's like to be a booker for a large comedy club

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01:46:21

Fishboy (Eric Michener)

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2021/06/14

This episode our musical feature is also our interview guest. Eric Michener is the creative force behind the musical project Fishboy. This episode I feature music from Fishboy's latest release, Waitsgiving. Then we settle into a nice interview with Eric. Enjoy!

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01:59:42

Bruce Magnus and Michael Pasvar

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2021/06/01

This episode our musical feature is Bruce Magnus and our interview guest is stand-up comic Michael Pasvar. Bruce Magnus is a rock band from North Texas that plays everything from garage rock and rockabilly to catchy ballads and island music. We sample music from their 2020 album Elevate. Don't forget to check out their Just One videos of Robbery and Elevate. Michael Pasvar is a hilarious standup comic that I've had the pleasure of having on the show before and I now also have the pleasure of

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01:31:44

Neutral on Paul (Tom Lamb) and Brandon Callies

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2021/05/18

This episode our interview guest is also our musical feature. Tom Lamb is the creator of the indie rock project Neutral on Paul. He also plays guitar for the Brandon Callies solo project which also just release a new album called Sunrise Diner. I feature music from Neutral on Paul's album Paper Brats and then we jump into an interview with Tom and Brandon. Enjoy!

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01:42:35

The Thermals and John Brown

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2021/04/29

This episode our interview guest is John Brown and our musical feature is The Thermals. John Brown is a hilarious stand-up comic from the DFW area but he tours all over the country. The Thermals are an incredible indie rock/punk rock band. We sample music from their phenomenal 2006 release, The Body, The Blood, The Machine.

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01:28:31

Emily Grefer and Stef Frederick

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2021/03/24

This episode our music feature is Stef Frederick and our interview guest is Emily Grefer. I literally discovered Stef Frederick and her album Kid just hours before recording this episode. She has an incredible voice and a beautifully simple style of songwriting that will serenade you into bliss. Emily Grefer is a hilarious stand-up comic from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. She performs in Texas and some of the surrounding states and in my opinion is one of the strong rising talents in our comedy

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01:59:25

Fishboy, Peng Dang and David J. Diaz

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2021/03/08

This episode our featured band is Fishboy and our interview guests are stand-up comics Peng Dang and David J. Diaz. Fishboy is an indie rock band out of Denton, TX that has been making music since the early 2000's. We sample music from their album Art Guards however, their new album Waitsgiving will be out April 2nd. David J. Diaz and Peng Dang are stand-up comics from the DFW area. Both are extremely active in the local comedy scene and can be found performing somewhere almost every week.

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02:12:17

Garrett Owen

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2021/02/22

This episode our interview guest is also our musical feature. It is the immensely talented Garrett Owen. He recently released a new album titled Quiet Lives. We talk about music, his experience growing up on other continents as the child of missionaries, and his own personal quarks, obsessions and disabilities. His interview is just as candid as his songwriting. Enjoy!

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02:00:13

GI Sanders of NTX Vinyl and Carlo

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2021/01/31

This episode our interview guest is GI Sanders of NTX Vinyl and our featured band is Carlo. Carlo is a moody surf and soul instrumental band. We feature some songs from their self titled 2018 album. GI Sanders is the owner of NTX vinyl and the co-founder of the DFW Legacy series.

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01:20:12

Room Sound Live with Cory Snelson, Bomethius, Madame...

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2021/01/22

Cory Snelson is the creator of a video series called Room Sound Live. His videos showcase artists and bands in a stripped down intimate performance. Our musical features for this episode are Bomethius, Madame X and Dave Walser from the Room Sound Live series.

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02:17:25

Paul Varghese and Phantomelo

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2021/01/10

This episode our featured musician is Phantomelo and our interview guest is standup comic Paul Varghese Phantomelo is an awesome indie rock band from the DFW area. We play a few songs from their EP Pet Your Dog More. Paul Varghese is an incredibly talented local stand-up comic that has opened for Gabriel Iglesias, Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters and Joan Rivers. We play a clip from his 2013 comedy album Paul and Oates and then settle into his interview. Enjoy! www.imafanofpod.com

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01:53:19

#28 Paco Estrada and Brandon Callies of Heart of the...

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2020/06/29

This episode we feature music from Heart of the City and interview the two founding members of the band Paco Estrada and Brandon Callies. Heart of the City is a collaboration between the two that aims to bring together Dallas and Austin as well as people in general. It's a mix of R&B and soul with some elements of rock. As usual we play a few songs and then settle into a nice interview, enjoy!

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01:49:52

Dallas Loft Stories (Meagan and Bryson Funk)

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2020/05/31

This episode our interview guests are Meagan and Bryson Funk. They are the creators of Dallas Loft Stories, an intimate (not necessarily acoustic) series, as well as a video series, and more. Instead of me picking out the musicians for this episode, we feature the musicians on the upcoming Dallas Loft Stories concert on July 10th. In order of appearance, our featured musicians are Taylor Davidson, Jo James, and Ron Bultongez. We listen to some great music and talk about the highs and lows of

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01:41:19

Bomethius

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2020/05/17

This episode our music feature and our interview guest is Bomethius. He is a fantastic musician, singer, and songwriter that bridges multiple styles and genres to create his work. As I say in the intro, if you put a gun to my head and tell me to peg him down in one genre... I still can't. Go to his website to experience his wide range of work and pick up his albums on bandcamp to help support what he's doing. Enjoy!

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01:32:00

Hannah Harvey Vaughan and Mean Motor Scooter

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2020/04/26

This episode our featured musician is once again Mean Motor Scooter and our interview guest is standup comic Hannah Harvey Vaughan. Mean Motor Scooter is set to release a new EP "Mr. Sophistication" on May, 1st. We play a two songs from the EP and one classic that I really enjoy. Hannah is our interview guest and she is one of the few comics that both my wife and I agree is absolutely hilarious. We talk about performing jokes about her deceased mother, our terrible eating habits, and more

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01:52:44

Swimwear Department and Jack Freeman

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2020/04/13

This episode our featured band is Swimwear Department and our interview guest is stand-up comic Jack Freeman. Swimwear Department is a high energy rock band that play songs exclusively about swimming pools and shopping malls. Jack Freeman is a relatively new comic that has made me laugh at multiple shows. He sits down with us to talk about comedy, religion, and his upcoming move to New York.

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01:59:15

New Tribe, Shahyan Jahani, Katy Evans

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2020/03/30

This episode our musical feature is the band New Tribe and our interview guests are Shahyan Jahani and Katy Evans. New Tribe is in the process of releasing a trilogy called "Later Days". We play some music from the first album of the three, "Health Camp" Shahyan and Katy have been in the Dallas comedy scene for several years now. They perform, teach, and produce shows. We discuss many aspects of comedy and much more with the both of them.

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02:14:33

Levees and The Brave Boys

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2020/03/16

This episode our featured musician is Levees and our interview guests are Brad McKenzie and Taylor Higginbotham of The Brave Boys. Levees is a singer songwriter from Dallas, TX that writes "Folk music about dysfunctional people who need to get their lives together". Brad McKenzie and Taylor Higginbotham are comics, producers and hosts of The Brave Boys Podcast. They join us to talk about the evolution of the podcast, growing a comedy scene in Denton, TX, and much more.

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01:39:16

Deore and Grady Pruitt

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2020/03/02

This episode our featured musician is Deore and our interview guest is Grady Pruitt. Deore is currently residing in Okinawa, Japan where she recorded her first EP in her kitchen. Her EP Sink or Swim is a journey of brokenness to spiritual healing. Grady Pruitt is a stand-up comic that I've had the pleasure of watching multiple times. We talk about comedy, his crippling anxiety, and much more. Enjoy!

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01:42:22

Relick

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2020/02/17

This episode we have a band in the studio! Matt and Amber Hibbard from the band Relick sit down and talk with us. We also feature music from their new album Lotta Noise. We discuss recording, music equipment, T-Swift, Sheryl Crow, the ups and downs of the music industry and much more. Be sure to follow Relick on social and check out the new album Lotta Noise!

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