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The Badass Cult Podcast

The Badass Cult Podcast

by The Badass Cult

Comedy Interviews Music Interviews

Season 3

Michael Moxey - warm beer and pop tarts

Musician, artist, and ex-radio host Michael Moxey (@secret.eagles.music) joins the Badass Cult Podcast, declaring this moment the "pinnacle" of his career (eat your heart out, SiriusXM). Between chips, beer, and stories about meeting rock legends and getting fired right after winning "Best Morning Show," Michael details the highs and lows of a creative life in Albuquerque plus how he once ended up partying in a basement with Lisa Marie Presley and The Strokes (spoiler: don't look at Lisa Marie). Topics include: oversized TVs, failed monkhood, the mysteries of the DJ "ramp," marketing pranks, legendary band drama, local art, puppetry, and the existential crisis of making music nobody listens to on purpose. If you like oddball New Mexico legends, secret eagles, and fart jokes, this episode is for you.

Abel Zapien - I’m just throwing stuff at the wall

Abel Zapien..,foodie, guitarist, and custom amp builder, joins the Bad Ass Cult Podcast to talk shop on Albuquerque's best sandwiches, the craft of guitar amps, and his journey from blues jams to country music with the Waylon Bailey Band and Levi Dean & the Mesa Rats. Abel shares how building community starts with good food and music, reveals the learning curve from blues to country guitar, and explains why he'd rather be the band’s sound architect than its leader. The episode covers his Mexican-American roots, obsession with classic gear, and how he relaxes with video games after a gig

Levi Dean - Take the shoulds out of it

Welcome to the musical multiverse with return guest @levideanmusic where dogs nearly dethrone children as love gurus and long-term relationships are harder than writing 50 songs about your feelings. Levi drops a killer rendition of “Long Love” (think poetry with bonus breath control) and apparently the only thing sweeter than his lyrics is how fast his kids can pancake him at football. There’s debate: Is your soulmate out there or did they bolt the moment you downloaded Tinder? The group goes deep on the art of having a midlife crisis that actually sounds relaxing, rewriting cringe lyrics from their twenties and confessing that sometimes you just gotta improvise…or, you know, break a toe to keep your kids humble. Bonus wisdom: if you hit a wrong note, play it loud and blame it on your essence. Are you ready for Levi Dean and the Infinite Animal Band Names? Neither is he, but the rebranding is coming!

Sokwa - Just paint the fucking thing red

Artist, chicken rancher, and hoodie entrepreneur Sokwa returns with hot takes on art, awkward stories about armpit-sniffing, and existential dread. The crew debates the true meaning of selling out, how artists survive bad markets, and what happens when you accidentally become a local art icon. Expect plans for upcoming events, thoughts on DIY art workshops, and a masterclass in functional egg aprons. Plus a deep dive into why all the figure-drawing models are young women, the perils of broken hands, and how to raise less-weird kids in a house full of chickens. Come for the life advice, stay for the chicken anecdotes.

June Opal - Racist Furries

This episode, June Opal crashes the Bad Ass Cult Podcast bringing the sticky ambition of a comedy triple-threat (make that quadruple—she makes jewelry, too). The crew debates intro songs, blackmail-by-mic, and why catching your worst off-air moments is peak podcasting. June breaks down how she makes stubbed toes sound positive and why letting surprise slides loose onstage is good for everyone’s abs. Rehearsing sound effects at the day job? That’s commitment. Ditching the safe route, she explains character work for “Your Wrong,” why Albuquerque’s comedy scene rules (no gatekeeping, just family-style support), and how failure is really just material in the making. Dive into career juggling, meditative silversmithing (torch pending!) and practical crowdwork tips: being a “good hang” trumps laser-sharp punchlines. Plus, spoiler: the secret behind comedy’s “humanizing trans people” vibe is simple—be real, be funny, and don’t fall for pay-to-play gatekeepers in big cities. June shares the highs, lows, and eyebrow-raising moments (being outed by your Grindr profile, anyone?), why Albuquerque’s art scene is quietly the best, and how community support literally kept her afloat. Maybe you’ll catch her next as a drag-queen-show producer, character-hustling, music-video–filming, SoundCloud-belting, sweaty t-shirt-sporting, parody-plotting multi-hyphenate (all by June). Stick around for a custom podcast haiku, fresh event invites, and a list of action items so long you’ll be exhausted on her behalf. Don’t miss June at HIV Glow Out, Characterarium, or possibly in someone’s backyard fishing for laughs—and fish. Hit her up for your music video dreams (or silver castings, torch funds permitting), and remember: nobody ever regrets a good honking laugh at a comedy show.

Sunyote Wild - I don’t know what I’m doing

Be sure to check out this special 3-peat episode where indie music, existential crises and ancient McDonald’s spirits blend into one big, sweaty, cat-hesitant jam session. The cult welcomes back our good friend and first ever guest, Sunyote Wild (@sunyotewild), to celebrate life’s most important rituals: talking about musical gear we barely understand, debating whether adopting a cat is worth the emotional risk, and blaming everything on Linda (who we assure you is only partially a ghost). Tune in for tales of anxious pet ownership, questionable road trip playlists (think Deftones, Ecca Vandal, and Sunyote’s latest breakup banger), and behind-the-scenes drama—like flying with a yowling cat or mastering an album by sheer force of “I-have-no-idea-what-I’m-doing.” Acts of house-party heroism are plotted, as local legends brainstorm how to throw a non-brewery album release party where the only thing higher than the dynamic range is the probability of someone getting cactus spines in their face. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to get hit with a waffle at 2am, or how many artists it takes to screw in a lightbulb (answer: Linda), this is your home. Recurring characters include the socially awkward musical guest Sunyote, the mysterious Linda, and a rotating cast of podmates who aren’t afraid to ask the hard questions—like “who’s really listening?” Press play, bring your best rash joke, and grab your metaphorical red shirt. You’re about to enter the Badass Cult Zone: where the only thing we take seriously is banter.

Bryan Lambe - Juggalo Ally

Join the Badass Cult Podcast as Brian Lambe (@magicofbryanlambe) brings the magic, the puppets, and a masterclass in juggling both comedy and actual balls (air or otherwise). We riff on everything from feral cats and frosty Santas to cow tongues at FFA camp, with pit stops in Claymation specials, musical theater, and non-consensual magic. Plus: what happens when you hand a soundboard to comedians, and why does the theme song sound like Microsoft training music? Spoiler: it’s a compliment! This episode is full of inside jokes, whip-smart impressions, and one truly unforgettable haiku.

Troy Krusz - Good Troy Edward

Meet Troy, a guitar Jedi, gear non-hoarder, and self-professed sympathetic psychopath (don’t worry—it’s in the haiku). Whether he’s engineering a record in his living room, swapping Red Sox trivia, or organizing musical clutter from the mid-2000s, Troy brings a blend of kindness, wisdom, and 'just good enough' vibes. On this episode, the group tackles big topics like creativity, finding enough, and the eternal struggle of mic stands—while never letting a clever cat or existential spiral get in the way of a good music store story. Tune in for deep thoughts, bad haikus, and a guide to earning Troy’s disrespect. @goodtroyedward

Traye Holland - I’ll see what’s in your trunk dude

Standup comedian Traye Holland joins the Badass Cult Podcast to talk haunting open mics, comedy cults, dating app disasters, and why he can’t resist free rubber bands—or sock puppets. Join Traye for laughs, weird stories, book reviews and painfully real advice about bombing, belonging, and being the funniest guy you know (with 1,699 rubber bands to spare). @trayehollandcomedy

JD Nash - Free Range Beaver

JD Nash joins the Bad Ass Cult Podcast for a hilarious, heartfelt romp through hats, aliens, cancer survival, cheap gigs, and custom puppets! From UFOs over New Mexico to the secret lives of beaver hats, JD and the hosts riff on music, mindset, loss, and life’s weirdest moments. Expect epic stories, accidental wisdom, and a puppet version of JD Nash. Tune in for laughs, deep thoughts, and maybe a spontaneous Alanis Morissette singalong. @jd_nash_music

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