Arts & Seizures

It’s a punk rock pizza party this week on The Mike & Judy Show! Unfortunately, Judy is still recovering from her own book-release party, but Mike Edison is joined in the studio by a few special rock ‘n’ roll guests. Eric Davidson, author of We Never Learn and member of New Bomb Turks, is in the studio talking about his book chronicling punk rock from 1988 – 2001. Mick Collins of The Gories and the Dirtbombs is in the studio to share a new Dirtbombs’ track, “Crazy For You”. Tune in for discussions about the CBGB Festival and the original club on the Bowery, and touring in Europe. Hear some weird, exciting stories about Crypt Records’ Tim Warren, as well as the state of punk rock in New York City today. This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s. “We’d play places that would let us play. That’s it! ‘Can we play here? Yes.’ And it turned into a scene. It wasn’t this vision…” — Mike Edison on The Mike & Judy Show

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Judy & Mike Show…and no, that’s not a typo! This week, Judy McGuire and Mike Edison are celebrating the release of Judy’s new book, The Official Book of Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Lists. Tune in to hear more about some of the best ‘best of’ lists from rockers like Dick Manitoba, Ozzy Osbourne, and Keith Richards. Joseph Grillo, also know as Sid Jagger, is in the studio. Listen to some tracks from two of his bands: Gay for Johnny Depp and I Hate Our Freedom. Cliff Mott is also in the house talking about the illustrations he did for Judy’s book, and what it’s like to draw Ice T. Tune in to hear more about the book, Harley Flanagan’s violent outbreak at Webster Hall, Kurt Cobain, and more! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.

Welcome to the Mike & Judy Music Spectacular Vol. 1! Tune in to this episode to hear past performances on the show from artists like Gary Lucas, Cudzoo & the Faggettes, Princess Superstar, Boss Hog, and [The Dictators](http://www.thedictators.com/

This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Judy McGuire makes her triumphant return to radio after a Seattle book tour to talk porn, pot and cooking. Joined by guests Janet Ginsburg, cartoonist Danny Hellman and “Master Chef” Monti Carlo, Mike & Judy celebrate Gay Pride Day by talking about testicle tastings and cooking competitions. Find out what the “CBGB Guys” are up to these days, and how the spirit of punk has gone by the wayside. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s. “Everybody in New York worked for Screw Magazine at one point.” –Danny Hellman on The Mike & Judy Show

Mike Edison is in the studio sans-Judy for this week’s The Mike and Judy Show. Mike is joined by two lovely Rachels (Kramer Bussel and Shukert), as well as Ben Lerman. Tune in for discussions about erotica, bowling alley sex, pageants, and losing your virginity while playing Tetris. Mike does a dramatic reading of some classy lady-porn from Fifty Shades of Gry, and Jack Inslee calls in from Bonnaroo to report on the substances that hippie kids are taking these days. Ben Lerman plays two songs on air, and talks about his recent award from the New York Funny Songs Festival. This episode has been sponsored by Roberta’s.

It’s a food and sex fiesta today on the Mike & Judy Show, with guests Chef Carla Contreras and Ashley Montomery. Also hear from special guest Larry Harris, author of And Party Every Day: The Casablana Records Story who’s talks about the mishigas of working with his pal Neil Bogart and of course, Donna Summer. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s. “Donna didn’t get the credit she was due until [after her death]. For a couple of decades there, people weren’t really paying attention to her.” –Casablanca Records co-founder Larry Harris on The Mike & Judy Show

Only on The Mike & Judy Show can you hear about dead moms and orgies with hookers in the same 30 minutes. Tune into an especially weird and porn-y episode as Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined by author and founder of Puritan Magazine Jeffrey Michelson, who’s latest book “Laura Meets Jeffrey” chronicles his tumultuous and experimental relationship with a call girl. Also hear from Mike Edison’s mom for a special mothers day segment! This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.

The Mike & Patrick show? Judy’s gone and Patrick Martins steps in as co-host this week on The Mike & Judy Show as the guys from Littleneck Clams stop by the studio to address the glowing reviews they are getting these days for their clam shack in Gowanus. Also hear about a gross new word that Patrick invented. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s. “I never thought that something i came up with while doing a shot at the bar would get a glowing review from The New Yorker.” –Aaron Lefkove of Littleneck Clams on The Mike & Judy Show

This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by writer and illustrator Carolita Johnson of The New Yorker, Hairpin, The Huffington Post and more. Find out how she got to The New Yorker from France and what it’s like juggling gigs as a freelancer. Learn about her experiences as a model and why the “Age of the Ugly Model” has come and gone. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s. “I think everybody has a love/hate relationship with The New Yorker.” “The first cartoon that really hit me was in a Hustler magazine. There was a little cartoon of an electric socket with legs and eyelashes and it was running away from a plug on feet. I thought ‘Oh, this is sex!’ It was a really great cartoon!” –Writer & Illustrator Carolita Johnson on The Mike & Judy Show

It’s the weed & wine show! Tune in to The Mike & Judy Show as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by James Beard Award winning Jean Luc Le Du of Le Du’s Wines and writer/marijuana maven Michael Gonzales. Tune in for some post 4/20 afterglow and a lively discussion on reefer and vines. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.

ATTENTION ROCK STARS AND ASPIRING HIPSTERS! THIS WEEK, THE MIKE & JUDY SHOW IS BACK with two of indie-rockdoms most-happening publicists, Angie Carlson from Propeller Publicity and all the way from Chi, Heather West from Western Publicity, who spill the beans on the attention-getting business and tell you how to bust loose and be somebody! This program was sponsored by Roberta’s. “The biggest mistake a young band can make is trying to look around and see what’s going on to fit in. The stuff that will make it is the honest stuff.” –Angie Carlson from Propeller Publicity on The Mike & Judy Show

New York’s Freshkills joins Mike Edison & Judy McGuire on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show to chat about everything from Lou Reed to Kindle Singles to Wrestlemania and play a few live songs. Tune in and hear why John Mayer sucks and why all musicians may not be assholes. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.

Handsome Dick Manitoba returns to The Mike & Judy Show, this time to talk Wrestlemania, steroids and reality television with his wife Zoe Hansen and son Jacob Koufax Manitoba. Mike & Dick continue their Yankees beef, Jake displays his impressive ability to re-count WWE matches play by play and Zoe shows her appreciation for Terry Funk. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.

This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison & Judy McGuire welcome rock ‘n’ roll royalty to the show in the form of saxophonist Bobby Keys who has played with The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and a long list of other legendary bands. Hear some of his stories from the road as he gives listeners a preview of what’s in his recently published book, “Every Night’s A Saturday Night.” This program was sponsored by Roberta’s. “I started playing the horn when I was a freshman in high school so I could join the band, because I got hurt playing little league baseball. The only instrument left that you didn’t have to buy was an old baritone sax.” “The only thing I ever saw [Phil Spector] shoot was a tape recorder.” –saxophonist Bobby Keys on The Mike & Judy Show

This week The Mike & Judy Show gets especially dirty as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire sit down and chat with the x-rated girl-band Cudzoo & The Faggettes. Hear all about their filthy lyrics, cat allergies, celebrity sex stories and drug preferences. Listen at your own risk! This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.

Listeners are in for a treat this week as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by world-class guitarist Gary Lucas on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show. Gary is an incredibly accomplished musician, having played in Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band and collaborated extensively with Jeff Buckley. Tune in and hear Gary play a live rendition of an original composition of his called “Rise up to Be”, which later became Jeff Buckley’s “Grace”. Hear stories from the road and insight into the bohemian beatnik culture of the 21st century. This program is sponsored by Roberta’s. “I feel like I’m always trying to shed light on dark corners of music.” “Any music that used slurred notes and in-just intonation has a certain kind of bluesy quality to it and that’s the music I relate most to. When I hear the sound of the human struggling through their instrument–that’s the blues.” –guitarist Gary Lucas on The Mike & Judy Show

“I would rather eat babies than animals.” “Some [vegans] don’t like the idea of fake meat because they associate it with what it’s supposed to be.” –Melisser Elliot on The Mike & Judy Show

Mike Edision & Judy McGuire host an edition of The Newlywed Game on The Mike & Judy Show with guests Jon Spencer, Cristina Martinez and the rest of rock band Boss Hog! Tune in for pure madness and an exclusive in-studio performance from Boss Hog. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.

It’s a Gay Super Bowl Party on The Mike & Judy Show! Tune in as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by Out Magazine editor Jerry Portwood to talk about halftime shows, super bowl commercials, homosexuality and Madonna. For those of us who may have not known which teams were playing until a few hours ago, this show offers some offbeat commentary and things to look forward to for the big game. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s. “The Super Bowl is really a rivalry about chowders!” “The Halftime Show is the ultimate moment for subversive action.” “Dudes are dudes…that want to see Madonna.” –Out Magazine editor Jerry Portwood on The Mike & Judy Show

Are you a porn junkie? Are you also a convention nerd? Have you ever wondered what goes on at the AVN Awards or what sex addiction is? Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by Lux Alptraum, editor of Fleshbot and writer Emily McCombs of XOJane to talk about all things porn, sex and self service. Learn why all porn nerds aren’t as creepy as you think and how you can blend in at an adult entertainment convention. The Mike & Judy Show was brought to you by Roberta’s. “In covering the adult entertainment industry, there’s a lot that goes into figuring out what to wear. It’s a very complicated calculus.” “I don’t personally believe in sex addiction as a chemical addiction. I think it becomes a problem when it [seriously] interferes with your life.” –Lux Alptraum, editor of Fleshbot on The Mike & Judy Show “Porn fans get a bad rap. People think it’s all creeps, but it’s not.” –Emily McCombs of XoJane.com