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The Bret Saunders Podcast

Bret Saunders of the KBCO Morning Show interviews musicians, actors, media members and more about their craft, culture and other topics.

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12:51

Portugal. The Man

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2022/02/17

John Baldwin Gourley and Zach Carothers from Portugal. The Man are this episodes' guests on the podcast. The band just released their new song "What, Me Worry?" John and Zach talk about the Mad Magazine connection, finding peace in all the noise, and the advantages of growing up in Alaska.

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10:43

Beth Stelling

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2022/02/04

Comedian Beth Stelling rose out of the Chicago scene. She's regular on the late-night TV circuit and her HBO special "Girl Daddy" (the New York Times called it the best debut of 2020) was produced by Conan O'Brien. Beth talks about the energy exchange of live stand up, the healing power of Coors Light, and to Wordle or not to Wordle. Catch her this weekend at Comedy Works Downtown

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21:19

Elvis Costello

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2022/01/20

Elvis Costello has just released his 32nd album, titled "The Boy Named If." He returns to the podcast to tell Bret about the abandon with which he and his band, The Imposters, approached the music. He also talks about the ‘imaginary friend’ at the core of the album and the therapy he finds in drawing (he illustrated the story book companion to the music.) Also, Costello talks about how much of a joy it was working on "Spanish Model,” a remake of his pivotal 1978 album "This Year's Model,” featuring

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27:59

The Lumineers

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2022/01/14

The new album by The Lumineers, 'Brightside' is out today. Founding members Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites took time out to talk about recording the album with a shoot-from-the-hip style, the sacred reasons for playing music, and letting "Jersey Ringo" out of his cage.

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9:49

Michael Rapaport

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2022/01/07

Michael Rapaport is an actor and comedian. On Twitter, he is loud and controversial, but never boring. He's also the host of the 'I am Rapaport Stereo Podcast', and he brings his stand up to Comedy Works this weekend. During this episode, Michael tells Bret what to expect from his act (stories of his NYC upbring, politics, sports, and the occasional roasting of the audience), his mission to cancel 'cancel culture', and why he is the Jason Bourne of social media.

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21:16

Senator John Hickenlooper & Josh Blue

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/12/20

The podcast wraps up 2021 with a couple of well know Coloradoans: Sen. John Hickenlooper and comedian Josh Blue. We start with the Senator, who talks about how the new infrastructure bill will benefit our state, the partisan political divide in D.C., and what he's been listening to lately (Bob Dylan to Taylor Swift!) Then it's Josh Blue who gives us the inside scoop on his America's Got Talent experience, the evolution of his act, and what it's like to have your pet snake go missing for 7 months (it

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11:48

David Sirota

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/12/09

Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh. That's the premise of the new movie "Don't Look Up", its co-creator/co-producer is Coloradan David Sirota. The all-star cast includes Leonardo Dicaprio, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Jonah Hill, and Cate Blanchett. David explains that the film serves as a funny, witty, metaphor, about not taking serious crises, seriously. The film opens Friday and

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11:05

John Novasad

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/11/24

John Novasad, the Boulder comedian formerly known as Hippieman, joins the podcast this week. In his conversation with Bret, John talks about transitioning away from the Hippieman persona, and how Boulder figures into his stand up (Did you know you can't let a llama graze on public land in Boulder?). They also talk vegetarianism and the worst thing he must deal with as a comedian.

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7:39

Sting

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/11/18

"I never imagined myself having a Vegas residency, for me that's what Frank Sinatra would've done...but I'm very much at home there." This week it's a conversation with Sting about his Las Vegas show and what he loves about it. Also, his new album "The Bridge" and appearing alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short in the Hulu series "Only Murders In The Building." Plus, Sting shares his opinion on the updated version of "Dune" (he was in the original).

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6:57

Michael Imperioli

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/11/11

Michael Imperioli played the tempestuous Christopher Moltisanti in "The Sopranos." He's co-authored a new book (along with Sopranos co-star, Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Baccalieri) about their time on the show, "Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History Of The Sopranos." Bret and Michael discuss, at its core, what "The Sopranos" was all about, missing James Gandolfini, and the link Michael's character plays in the new prequel film, "The Many Saints Of Newark."

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15:52

Gina Schock & Joe Pera

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/11/05

It's a pair of conversations for this episode of the podcast. First up: Gina Schock, drummer for the Go-Go's. She talks about the group's recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, lessons learned opening for the Police early in their career, and her new book "Made In Hollywood." Then it's comedian Joe Pera. The new season of his beloved Adult Swim series, "Joe Pera Talks To You," begins November 7. Joe talks about some of the subjects explored this season, including what Midwesterners

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7:08

Donald Fagen

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/10/27

With two new concert albums out, one with Steely Dan, the other, a live version of his solo album "The Nightfly," Donald Fagen gave us a call to talk about both. He also explained why Steely Dan sounded like no other group, what he's listening to these days, and missing his Steely Dan co-founder, Walter Becker.

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15:24

Isaac Brock

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/10/14

We have a "good get" this week - Modest Mouse front man Isaac Brock checked in from the road via Zoom. Isaac and Bret discuss his songwriting process, Montana, and the constant bombardment of technology.

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15:11

Chelsea Handler & Steven Van Zandt

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/09/30

Here's a pair of conversations for this week's episode. First comedian Chelsea Handler, whose "Vaccinated and Horny" tour comes to the Paramount for two shows Nov. 11th. Chelsea and Bret discuss the solution to inequality and cancel culture (surprisingly simple!), sex during COVID, and skiing topless. Then it's Steven Van Zandt, best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. He has a memoir out titled, "Unrequited Infatuations," which he says is more a story of a seeker than a

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16:14

Todd Snider

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/09/23

On his latest, "The First Agnostic Church of Hope And Wonder," Todd Snider offers fatback rhythms, fraudulent reverends, and tributes to friends gone too soon. Todd talks about mixing funk with folk. reminiscing about his friend John Prine, and the dancing of Fred Sanford/Red Foxx.

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16:34

The Edge/Martin Garrix & Norm McDonald

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/09/16

It's a pair of conversations on this week's episode. First, it's U2 guitarist The Edge along with Dutch DJ/Producer Martin Garrix, talking about their collaboration (along with Bono) 'We Are The People.' They discuss how a song written about a football tournament evolved into an anthem of hope and defiance, plus the future of touring. Then it's Comedian Norm McDonald, who passed away this week. We wanted to share a funny interview that happened about ten years ago. Norm talks about his dubious first

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19:31

Bill Maher

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/09/07

When our guest this week isn't traveling the country doing standup, he hosts "Real Time With Bill Maher" on HBO. So, Bill, what's funny these days? Politics, the wackiness on the Left, the cult on the Right, and climate change (it's really not funny, but Maher can make you laugh and think at the same time.) He also discusses his recent bout with COVID, lets us know what he's listening to and why he prefers an iPod.

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13:51

Kurt Braunohler and Maria Bamford

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/08/26

This week it's a chat with two very funny people, comedians Kurt Braunohler and Maria Bamford. Kurt (who once hired a sky writer to write "How Do I Land?" over the skies of L.A.) talks about his stand-up sets at the Gothic Aug. 29th, that will be taped or a future broadcast, taking llamas to a wedding (don't!) and a show he's co-writing for NBC. Next up, Maria Bamford fills us in on her dogs, a leash aggressive Pug and a Rat Terrier named Jackie Onasis. Plus, she talks about helping people get into

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15:27

Nathaniel Rateliff

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/08/19

This time it's a conversation with Colorado’s Nathaniel Ratliff. Next week there are three sold out Red Rocks shows, and a new album, "The Future" coming in November. Nathaniel tells Bret how the first song off the record 'Survivor', was originally about his personal life, but evolved into a political statement. He also talked about creating space in his music, working for food and housing justice with the Marigold Project, and the pros and cons of Leonard Cohen's "Death Of A Ladies' Man."

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11:01

Chris Vos

The Bret Saunders Podcast ·

2021/08/11

Chris Vos is the guitarist and front man for the swaggering blues rock trio, The Record Company. Their new album, "Play Loud" arrives Oct. 8th. Chris talks about making music aiming for light in a time that was difficult, the wonders of Elmore James, and enjoying edibles.

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