Bamboo Nation: The Podcast

A Prince & Robert Episode: #1

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0800

The relaunch of Bamboo Nation: The Podcast features archival audio footage of Prince and Robert trying their hand at podcasting way back in 2002 (they were ahead of their time!), when the topics of the day were celebrity stalking, college nostalgia, and how ruining your dreams is easier than you think. And what do Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Arianna Huffington, and Julianne Moore have to do with all this? Music by: Brandon Patton www.brandonpatton.com Myke Weiskopf www.mykeweiskopf.com

The Myke Weiskopf Episode

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:58:00 -0800

Prince visits musician and sound artist Myke Weiskopf (former frontman for the indie band, Science Park) in Somerville, Massachusetts, where they discuss the freaks over at the Berklee College of Music, the strange and scary things you can hear on shortwave radio, and how Salem witches are still fashionable today. (Note: This particular episode may contain some strong language.) Links for this episode: www.myspace.com/francinemusic Music by: Brandon Patton www.brandonpatton.com Myke Weiskopf www.mykeweiskopf.com

The Scott Heim Episode

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:17:00 -0800

Returning to the world of podcasting after a long cruel unannounced hiatus, Prince visits novelist Scott Heim ("Mysterious Skin," "In Awe") in Roslindale, Massachusetts, where they discuss the joys of reality TV, the thrills of Vegas, and the weight of Scott's new novel, "We Disappear," his first book in more than 10 years. (Note: This particular episode may contain some strong language.) Links for this episode: www.scottheim.com Music by: Brandon Patton www.brandonpatton.com Myke Weiskopf www.mykeweiskopf.com

The Ken Narasaki & Doris Baizley Episode

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 06:00:00 -0800

Playwright Ken Narasaki ("The Mikado Project," "Innocent When You Dream"), who does double duty as an actor, explains how a Japanese-American dude such as himself ends up on German cop show. Never one to shy away from controversy, Prince then prods Ken to weigh in on the notorious "Asian Week" column/racist diatribe that's been in the news lately and the explosive issues behind the seemingly innocuous film, "Red Doors." Prince and Ken are later joined by playwright Doris Baizley ("The Mikado Project," "Sex Sting"), who thinks that feminism never went out of fashion. Prince also makes a public plea to "The People’s Court." (Note: This particular episode may contain some strong language.) Links for this episode: www.myspace.com/kennarasaki www.pwcenter.org/profile.asp?userid=3 www.myspace.com/themikadoproject www.lodestonetheatre.org Music by: Brandon Patton www.brandonpatton.com Myke Weiskopf www.mykeweiskopf.com

The Josh Randall Episode

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:00:00 -0800

Josh Randall is best known for his role as Dr. Mike Burton in the beloved TV series, "Ed," which ran for four seasons on NBC. However, Prince will always remember Josh from their college days, when Josh would sleep in parked cars, eat eggs like an ox, and spew curse words because college-age Prince delighted in plays that were filthy. (Nothing much has changed.) (Note: This particular episode may contain some strong language.) Music by: Brandon Patton www.brandonpatton.com Myke Weiskopf www.mykeweiskopf.com

The Rickerby Hinds Episode

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 18:00:00 -0800

Playwright Rickerby Hinds ("One Size Fits All," "Blackballin'") is a pioneer in hip-hop theater and manages to school Prince on the joys of "gettin' buck" and the elegance of "pimp cups." They also wax philosophical on Hanson, the Dixie Chicks, and the sweet sound of gospel music. Prince also checks his e-mails and finds the common thread among all Asian mothers. Music by: Brandon Patton www.brandonpatton.com Myke Weiskopf www.mykeweiskopf.com

The Michael Lowenthal Episode

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:00:00 -0800

Michael Lowenthal ("Avoidance," "The Same Embrace") has penned a new historical novel, "Charity Girl," which explores a little-known American atrocity: the internment of young girls with venereal diseases during World War I. Prince catches up with Michael in his swanky hotel room, and, despite the weight of the book’s subject matter, they manage to mock Susan Sontag fanatics, complain about Wikipedia, and speculate about the Amish. (Note: This particular episode may contain some strong language.) Links for this episode: www.michaellowenthal.com http://thelastnoel.blogspot.com Music by: Brandon Patton www.brandonpatton.com Myke Weiskopf www.mykeweiskopf.com

The Noel Alumit Episode

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:00:00 -0800

Prince attempts to penetrate acclaimed novelist Noel Alumit ("Talking to the Moon," "Letters to Montgomery Clift") and uncovers the truth about crime writer James Ellroy ("The Black Dahlia," "LA Confidential"), about Filipino curses, and about hoity-toity book readings. Prince also finds discomfort in his mother's use of hip-hop slang and avoids licking envelopes. Links for this episode: http://thelastnoel.blogspot.com Music by: Brandon Patton www.brandonpatton.com Myke Weiskopf www.mykeweiskopf.com