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(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job

Did you move to LA in the 80"s to make it on Sunset Strip? There are many stories about making music for a living. Sometimes you need a day job and sometimes you play the worst gig. Let"s talk about the stuff that happened with people who have "made it" or "come close" or played to a dog in an otherwise empty room. There are funny and enlightening stories out there, so I started a podcast to tell these stories.

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00:32:11

Episode 260 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar): I’d...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2026/01/08

In this episode, we speak with old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar) about gearing up for an eventful 2026, remembering the 80's band Nitro, potential for a Little Caesar tour in 2026, and being supportive of friends, including Radar Waves. Plus, stress and the relaxation of playing guitar.Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact

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00:32:51

Episode 259 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar): AI...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/12/18

In this episode, we speak with old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar) about the future of music and art in the face of the AI onslaught. Why are legitimate musicians supporting the use of AI in the creative process?Charlie's podcast is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charlies-world/id1562256289Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You

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00:24:49

Episode 258 with Rick Girt (The Sneaky Heat...

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2025/12/04

In this episode, we chat with frenemy Sir Richard Dean Girt III of The Sneaky Heat Missiles about all things Devo. Plus, listening to your older work, success via networking, and can you be a popular band without people liking your music?You can check out Rick's projects here:⁠⁠https://sneakymissiles.bandcamp.com/track/dope-in-the-void⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sneakymissiles.com⁠⁠Our Youtube show Great Set Guys is here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KatzulhuProductions⁠⁠⁠Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl

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00:31:28

Episode 257 with Connor Frost (Dizzy Bats): Everyone...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, we chat with Connor Frost, the most positive force in music today about the biggest question for all musicians; should everyone create and release music? Plus, encouraging people to create music, finding happiness in creation, and is it possible to gatekeep ourselves?You can check out Connor here:⁠https://www.connorfrost.comhttps://www.facebook.com/connorlfrosthttps://www.instagram.com/connorlfrost/https://connorlinfrost.bandcamp.com/album/trailsOur Youtube show Great Set Guys is

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00:31:38

Episode 256 with Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate): We...

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2025/10/23

In this episode, we chat with Steve Wynn, mastermind of the long running band The Dream Syndicate about the paisley underground scene, the early eighties LA scene, success of bands like The Bangles and REM, quitting the day job and dropping out of school, and the reissue of The Medicine Show. Plus, the importance of the audience, how bands evolve, and working with producer Sandy Pearlman.You can check out The Dream Syndicate

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00:28:26

Episode 255 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar):...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/10/16

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar) talks about the golden age of sitcom theme songs, making a living creating music for other industries, and is there room to jump on the bandwagon? Plus, the necessary evil of social media, and getting name dropped in Guitar World magazine.Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him

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00:33:35

Episode 254 with John Heintz (The Big Ol' Nasty...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/10/02

In this episode, we chat with John Heintz, mastermind of the star-studded project The Big Ol' Nasty Getdown about capturing live performances in the studio, organizing high profile musicians, recording at George Clinton’s studio, and the art of listening to other musicians. Plus, being a producer versus being a musician, and pulling joy from production and performance.You can check out John's project

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00:33:25

Episode 253 with Mordecai Girt (The Sneaky Heat...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/09/25

In this episode, we chat with drummer Mordecai Girt of The Sneaky Heat Missiles and Subarctic Beach Party about growth as a musician, leaving space for other band members, playing in multiple bands, the touring experience, and the importance of playing outside of your hometown. Plus, “Dad” versus “Rick”, and are drummers musicians?You can check out Mordecai's projects

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00:27:50

Episode 252 with Rick Girt (The Sneaky Heat...

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2025/09/18

In this episode, we chat with frenemy Sir Richard Dean Girt III of The Sneaky Heat Missiles about what appear to be the necessary evils of social media when involved with an artistic undertaking. But can art and music truly coexist with the inherent negativity of social media? Plus, does anyone read newsletters?You can check out Rick's projects here:⁠https://sneakymissiles.bandcamp.com/track/dope-in-the-void⁠⁠https://sneakymissiles.com⁠Our Youtube show Great Set Guys is here:

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00:32:08

Episode 251 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar): The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/09/11

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar) talks about getting older as a guitar player, Yngwie playing the blues, and The Police fighting over songwriting royalties. Plus reviews of hair metal albums from 1984 and 1986.Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him

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00:32:14

Episode 250 with Eddie Trizzino (Subarctic Beach...

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2025/08/07

In this episode, we chat with Eddie Trizzino of Pittsburgh punk band Subarctic Beach Party about clever band names, being the primary songwriter in a band, a day job in print media and journalism, and using complicated words in songs. Plus, writing songs in the wrong key, strategies for getting heard, and playing the right number of shows.Album release show on 12 Sept 2025.You can check out Subarctic Beach Party

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00:33:12

Episode 249 with Steven Roback (Rain Parade): The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/07/17

In this episode, we chat with LA based musician Steven Roback of Rain Parade about Influences and the crossover of 80's audiences, signing to Enigma Records, the development of the paisley underground scene and writing songs that resonate with people. Plus, Measuring success as an influential band, and performing on English tv.You can check out Rain Parade here:https://rainparadeofficial.comhttps://rainparade.bandcamp.comOur Youtube show Great Set Guys is here:

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00:22:52

Episode 248 with Charlie Thornton (Radar Waves): Also...

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2025/07/10

In this episode, we chat with mortal enemy Charlie Thornton (Radar Waves) about playing shows with bigger bands, the impact and hard work of creating momentum, and who wants to be a content creator?You can check out Radar Waves here:⁠https://www.trashrock.nethttps://www.instagram.com/radar_waves/Our Youtube show Great Set Guys is here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KatzulhuProductions⁠⁠Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katzulhu

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00:34:34

Episode 247 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar): If...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/06/26

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar,The Cruzados) talks about rock star backstage access wars, ghost players on famous hit songs, YouTube Guitar influencers and fake guitar playing, and the possibility of more financial success by being more cutthroat.Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him

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00:34:39

Episode 246 with Rick Girt (The Sneaky Heat...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/05/22

In this episode, we chat with frenemy Sir Richard Dean Girt III of The Sneaky Heat Missiles about the experience of playing shows in Germany, trying a variety of music related tasks to gain experience, creating stories from the experiences, competition between bands, and Importance of good communication. Plus Diss Tracks and launching a You Tube show.You can check out Rick's projects here:https://sneakymissiles.bandcamp.com/track/dope-in-the-voidhttps://sneakymissiles.comOur Youtube show Great

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00:08:14

Episode 245 with Rebel Chef Radio: Steely Dan is a...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/05/15

In this episode, we have a silly chat with Rebel Chef Radio and her husband AJ wherein we play word association between food and band names. Yes, Steely Dan is a potato. You can check out Rebel Chef here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-chef-radio/id1803448358https://www.instagram.com/rebelchefdg/Our Youtube show Great Set Guys is here: https://www.youtube.com/@KatzulhuProductionsPaul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katzulhu

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00:33:11

Episode 244 with Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/05/08

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar,The Cruzados) talks about Little Caesar performing in Nashville, how being sick on the road gets old quickly, the competition mindset, and the history of the Sunset Strip scene. Plus, the Forest Gump of rock, Mark's old high school band, and the ups and downs of playing live.Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. He also teaches either in person or via

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00:04:44

Episode 243 with Teeth Out: Punk Rock vs. Honeymoon...

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2025/05/01

In this special episode, Josh of Teeth Out tells the story of how his punk rock band won the opportunity to open for legendary Canadian pop-rockers Honeymoon Suite.You can check out Teeth Out at the following locations:⁠https://highenddenimrecords.com/roster⁠⁠https://highenddenimrecords.bandcamp.com/album/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is⁠Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katzulhu

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00:32:36

Episode 242 with Loren Molinare (Slamdinistas, Little...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/04/24

In this episode, legendary rock guitarist Loren Molinare (Slamdinistas, Little Caesar, The Dogs) talks about the new Slamdinistas album (Wild and Restless), creating a new punk rock band from the bottom up, day job retirement, the importance of the arts, and getting help from David Lee Roth. Plus, the problem of earplugs, disco basslines, and drinking with Bon Scott.You can check out Loren at the following

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00:31:18

Episode 241 with Brian Dendy: I Focus On My Pocket...

(Don"t) Quit Your Day Job ·

2025/04/10

In this episode, Milwaukee based drummer Brian Dendy talks about the difference between the drum kit and percussion, performing as the live drummer for Immortal Girlfriend, R&B/Soul drumming, and the importance of playing in the pocket. Plus, Changing the feel of a song in a live perspective, Bun E. Carlos and the Rockford area, living and working in South Korea, and giving drum lessons.You can check out Brian at the following

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