For every hour long talk show, I'm at the venue for 5. Here's why.

James Adomian sits in. Hooray! Let's all get harassed by Capitol police!

Mike Edison is the author of the new book "Dirty! Dirty! Dirty!" He also wrote 28 pornographic novels, a memoir, produces a weekly radio show and plays music. Fun guy.

Brooke Van Poppelin is a funny stand up and recommends not burning down open mics.

Allison Weiss plays an extended set due to popular demand.

Ned Hepburn stops by for a quick update. He'll be back.

My good friend in real life and on the show Daniel Knox plays the 92YTribeca location tonight. He's debuting a new work along with the photographs of John Atwood. The 92Y blog interviewed him to preview the show and he said nice things about the show. Read it here.

First show in Philadelphia and only one "Fresh Prince" reference! It could have been much worse!

Doogie Horner is a funny stand up and wrote a funny book full of charts. Funny. And nice. A funny, nice man that I hope will return to the show.

Stand up comedian Carolyn Busa is a funny stand up. And nice. A funny, nice women that I hope will return to the show.

The War on Drugs guitarist/keyboardist Robbie Bennett closes the show with an intimate set. Not funny but definitely nice. I hope he will return to the show. I'm sure this was much more important to his career than the bands recent Fallon appearance. I'm sure of it.

Thank to The Grape Room for having us. Patronize them. Good people.

We didn't see know we were one of the PW Weekend Picks until we got into town. Thanks for publishing the giant photo and using my dick quote. Read it here.

I weigh on in the Eddie Brill demotion. You can probably correctly guess where I stand. Read it here.

The kind folks at Newsworks WHYY talked to me about our first Philadelphia show. They ran a photo that proves my eyes can not be trusted. Read/view here.

Guess who has diabetes? Guess who is a spokesman for a diabetes drug?

Mark Pagan is a very nice man. He's also a film maker, improvisor, theater director and works with kids. He's the kind of guy you want to bring home to mom.

Rooth's mom doesn't know what she is.

The Mean Season are now one of my favorite DC bands.

Thanks to our sponsors Miss Pixie's and Sockets Records.

Though "Whitney" and "Work It" exist, I find hope in "Twin Peaks."

They think I abuse myself on stage! They want you to come and see it!

It has begun.

Aaron Gulliford is part of The Death Panel podcast and a BDSM advocate and a bunch of other stuff.

Justin L Cousson tells jokes and you should follow him on Twitter.

Cigarette close the show with a super mellow, beautiful set.

Alex White is the guitarist/singer in White Mystery. I have raved about them before and will continue to do so.

Aaron Weaver is one of my new favorite comics.

The Halamays are charming and you should buy their albums.

Last show of 2011. RIP Occupy, Tim Tebow, Never Forget, Yes We Can.

I bartended for a lot of years. I made a lot of things in those years. Most of them were not good. Sorry. Hopefully that won't happen again.

Samantha Irby recommends making money for doing certain acts.

Jeff Steinbrunner is part of Your Funniest Friends. They're trying to do something that is difficult.

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Rather than list my favorite things that came out in 2011, I wrote about my top 5 things I enjoyed in 2011 that were not released in 2011. Enjoy.

A compilation of the best moments of the live show in the last calendar year. The clips that make up this show can be heard in their entirety in the shows listed below.

Monologue

"Stop Blaming Your Parents" from
Live at the Wonderland Ballroom with Rob Bricken from Topless Robot, Abe Barth and noon:30

Interviews

Robin Hilton and Bob Boilen from
Live at the Wonderland Ballroom with Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton from All Songs Considered, Katherine Jessup and Aaron Thompson

Wyatt Cenac from
Episode 148, Live at Pete’s Candy Store with Wyatt Cenac, C.J. Toledano and Abby Payne

Dave Zirin from
Episode 149, Live at the Looking Glass with Dave Zirin, Mariya Alexander and Jonny Grave

Brian Moylan from
Live at H.I. NYC with Brian Moylan, Lauren Vino and Mindy Raf

Sean Yseult from
Live at Pete’s Candy Store with Sean Yseault, Brent Sullivan, Myq Kaplan, Ned Hepburn, Christine Friar and Julia Haltigan

Chris Richards from
Episode 142, Live at the Looking Glass with Washing Post music critic Chris Richards, Chris Barylick and Big Chimney

James VanOsdol from
Episode 147, Live from the Hungry Brain with James VanOsdol, Chuck Sudo, Dan Ronan and Good Evening

Katie Balloons from
Episode 162, Live at the Looking Glass with Katie Balloons, Anupama Pillalamarri and Ian Walters

Stand Up

Nick Vatterott from
Episode 126, Live at Pete’s Candy Store with Sara Benincasa, Nick Vatterott and Pearl and the Beard

Haywood Turnipseed Jr from
Episode 132, Live at the Looking Glass with Jon Meyers, Haywood Turnipseed Jr and Lenorable

Martin Plant from
Live at Artisphere with Maya Robinson from Grey DC, Martin Plant and Silo Halo

Megan Gailey from
Episode 160, Live at the Looking Glass with Mark Anderson, Erin Ryan, Megan Gailey and Patrick Kigongo

Adam Friedland from
Live at the Wonderland Ballroom with Andrew Beaujon, Adam Friedland and Meredith Bragg

Erin Jackson from
Episode 159, Live at the BYT uncapped space with Phillipa Hughes, Erin Jackson and Justin Jones

Danny Kallas from
Live at The Whistler with Sean Parnell, Danny Kallas, Steinomite and Orca Team

Skits

Sam's Voicemail from
Episode 166, Live at the Wonderland Ballroom with Keli Anaya, Tyler Richardson and The Dustys

Political Comic Patriot Pete from
Live at the Wonderland Ballroom with Denman, Atif Myers and Birdlips

Music

Daniel Knox from
Episode 156, Live at the Looking Glass with Daniel Knox, Chris MacDonald, Michael Foody and Judson Claiborne

Rock Falls from
Episode 164, Live at the Hungry Brain with Robyn Pennacchia, Candy Lawrence and Rock Falls

Pearl and the Beard from
Episode 126, Live at Pete’s Candy Store with Sara Benincasa, Nick Vatterott and Pearl and the Beard

Steinomite from
Live at The Whistler with Sean Parnell, Danny Kallas, Steinomite and Orca Team

Ami Saraiya from
Live at the Hungry Brain with Wendy McClure, Joe Kilgallon and Ami Saraiya

Christylez Bacon from
Live at the Wonderland Ballroom with The Runcible Spoon, Kalee Rinehart and Christylez Bacon

The Bandana Splits from
Episode 139, Live at Pete’s Candy Store with Karen Abbott, Andy Haynes and The Bandana Splits

Ian Walters from
Episode 162, Live at the Looking Glass with Katie Balloons, Anupama Pillalamarri and Ian Walters

Credits
Host: Brandon Wetherbee
Co-host (Chicago, NYC): Esmeralda Leon
Live Show Producer (DC): Peter Heyneman
House Band (Chicago): Trevor McSpadden, Jeremy Tromburg
House Band (DC): Ian Graham, Nathan Jurgenson, Ian Walters

Postcultural said some nice things about "Holiday-ish." Read those nice words. Please. Thank you.

I am a fan of holiday music. Now you can be too.

Friend of the show Mariya Alexander was kind enough to have me on her show a few weeks ago. That show is now available for download. So download it. I had fun.

Malaka and Alison from The Runcible Spoon stop by and talk about their foody zine. Patriot Pete does not understand.

Kalee Rinehart buys Fruit Roll Ups.

Christylez Bacon was nominated for a Grammy. Listen and understand why.

Denman gives nothing and is a blast!

Atif Myers is moving!

A special guest comic stops by and makes me very, very happy.

Birdlips make pretty music!

I have learned from my mistakes. Read about how here.

You are forgiven.

Wendy McClure is an accomplished author, columnist and editor. Buy her books and follow her on Twitter.

Joe Kilgallon is a Comedian You Should Know. Buy him cereal.

Ami Saraiya is able to make beautiful, heartbreaking music with an accordion. If you are a person that can get music into television and film, please, get her music into television and film.

Please visit and buy everything Bridgeport Coffee Company makes. They are good/delicious.

Record mostly outside in 30 degree weather after the 2nd Annual Pizza Film Fest at the Hungry Brain. Chicago's finest came out to support a wonderful festival and a wonderful food.

We called the cops!

The Late Live Show will return next January at Chicago Sketchfest.

CJ Toledano is back! Without his phone!

Joe Kilgallon and Danny Kallas, two of the Comedians You Should Know, are very fine comics and you should see them live.

Megan Gailey is one of my favorites and is starting a new podcast. Once it's up I will let you know.

Tia Ayers is the reason this event exists. She is excited but may not sound like it. Listen to her on YMTE in 2010.

If I hadn't already guaranteed that I would never appear on Fallon, this column should do the trick.

The holiday album we recorded at the Hungry Brain is now available for download. Please do that. If you donated that would be cool, too.

Ned Drummond designed the awesome artwork.

Here's the tracklist.

1. Kitchen Table, Illinois - Snowbody 04:07
2. Aaron Weaver - Milk and Cookie Dough 02:45
3. Angela James - Misguided Angel 03:21
4. Emerson Dameron - Sexually Transmitted Judaism 04:05
5. Mike Pritchard - Christmas Threw Up on Halloween 02:52
6. Megan Gailey - My Greatest Christmas Presents 05:36
7. Trevor McSpadden - Hang My Tears On the Tree 02:31
8. Danny Kallas - You Can't Beat Beets 05:10
9. Tiger Cry - Merry Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) 03:03
10. Liza Treyger - Candles in the Sink 03:47
11. Dann Morr - Good King Wenceslas 02:31
12. Chad Briggs - Rape, Murder, Rape, Murder, Red Ryder BB Gun 02:07
13. Angela James - Bright Morning Stars are Rising 03:35
14. Mike Lebovitz - People are Always Getting Sick 03:02
15. Trevor McSpadden - Winter in Chicago 01:59
16. Jeff Steinbrunner - Angel Whispers 03:37
17. Vincent Naples and Seth Vanek - Christmas in Dem Jeans 04:11
18. Ever Mainard - "Christmas is here at Starbucks!" 07:09
19. Joe McAdam - Alonzo Washington ain't Scared 04:40
20. Kitchen Table, Illinois - Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus Snowman 03:55

Back at the lovely Whistler!

Paul McGee is the head bartender at Whistler. He once had to ask Robin Leech to leave after a mint incident.

Seth & Kellen are Red Eye approved.

Cains & Abels sound excellent and make me happy.

Part 1 of the holidays is done. Enjoy.

The 2nd Annual Pizza Film Fest returns to the Hungry Brain tonight and it's a Critics' Pick in this week's Time Out Chicago! Here's the proof!

The nice folks at Rye Bread Radio had me on their show over the weekend. I was on with friend of the show Maggie Ednie. Download/scream it here.

Collin Bullock was kind enough to have me on his podcast "Awkward Moments with Collin Bullock" over the weekend. The episode is now available for download. Listen/download here.

Happy Thanksgiving! Americans! Other folks, have a good Thursday.

The Future Hits is the new band fronted by Matt Baron, friend of the show and head of Coach House Sounds. This new project is curriculum based rock music for kids. It's in the midst of a Kickstarter fundraiser. Read and watch more about the project here. It's neat.

CJ is back on the show, this time in real life! Not Skype life!

I'm very happy with my most recent BYT column. It's about Courtney and Dave Grohl and homophobia and stuff like that. Fun. Read it. Please.

We're one of Red Eye's picks for things to do tonight. Since the Red Eye doesn't put their daily picks online, here is a picture of the nice little mention.

Chicago says you should come to tonight's show. So do that. Please.

I was on this week's Outside the Loop radio show/podcast promoting Monday's show. Download/listen here!

The BEZ blog Onstage/Backstage wrote a piece about upcoming holiday themed performances and mentioned next Monday's album recording/show. Read it here.

A short Foo Fighters review and a long intro about my excitement for next week's holiday show.

Nathan Jurgenson explains the role technology played in last night's police raid on #occupywallstreet and the four lessons that will be learned from the debacle. Read his articles on Cyborgology.

The 11/14/11 DC edition of 8x8 was excellent. The show has been edited to 1/3 of the original length, enough time to highlight each performer. Follow them on Twitter.

Sarah Donnelly
Sandra Beasley
Sampson McCormick
Adam Friedland
Peter Heyneman
Erin Ryan
S.M. Shrake
Jessica Brodkin
Jonny Grave

The A.V. Club wrote a few words about next week's holiday album recording. They also ran a photo of me that makes me want to lose weight. Thanks, A.V. Club!

Just found out Examiner also recommends tonight's 8x8 at the Looking Glass.

The good folks at Scoutmob want you to come to tonight's 8x8 at the Looking Glass Lounge in DC. Read about why here.

The folks behind Laughter Against the Machine sit down before the first of two nights at the DCAC. Talk about the role of comedy in the Occupy movements, politics in comedy and building your own audience.

W. Kamua Bell's site and Twitter

Janine Brito's site, Twitter and interview she did with me for the Washington City Paper

Nato Green's site and Twitter

My first 'real' concert was Foo Fighters at Milwaukee Summer Fest in 1997. 14 years later, I'm still a fan. Read about why here.

Rob Bricken, the man behind Topless Robot, is a nerd and proud of that title.

Abe Barth is a good, old fashioned joke writer that is good and not old fashioned.

noon:30 is a two piece that does not sound like a two piece.

Back at the Wonderland.

This week's news includes fried chicken, the cost of pets and Anonymous.

Nathan explains just what type of technology one can find at Occupy Wall Street. Read his article here.

Peter explains why he hosts an open mic even though he's not a stand up.

I want to be the next Doctor! Read why here!

Rich Bernett is the man behind Gig Posters by Rich and the reason this show happened. We like Rich. You should too. Here's the link to the poster we talk about.

Jay from itty bitty press is half of the duo that makes stuff even your old parents would like.

Anthony Dihle from Fire Studio has been doing this for a while. He's good.

Cameron Esposito returns to the show with tales of magical hands! See her show, "Side Mullet Nation" at The Comedy Bar every Thursday until December 15. Follow Cameron on Twitter.

Sean Patton is a very funny man and I am glad I now know him. I did not look like what he thought I would. Follow him on Twitter.

Robin Bacior closes the show with three great songs. Buy her new album "Rest Our Wings" today!

Sean Gray tells me all about his experience seeing the 2011 incarnation of the Smashing Pumpkins. Ha!

Daniel Knox performed "Be Afraid" at the Hungry Brain for YMTE Live! in September of 2010. It closes this episode. Download the entire live show here.

Our last show at the hostel. It was outside. Listen for wind resistance.

Ben Kissel hosts three podcasts and you should subscribe to all of them.

Ryan Conner and I get into a disagreement about a certain woman. Follow him on Twitter.

Larkin Grimm closes the show with beautiful music made with a harp! A harp!

I'm happy with how this one turned out. A good primer for any aspiring comic, band, artist, etc. Read it here.

Greg Walloch is a story teller that makes me happy that I still know some story tellers. Follow him on Twitter.

Jay Welch has a giant beard and a t-shirt idea! Follow him on Twitter.

Aaron Thompson plays the show for a third time. I like Aaron. Follow him on Twitter.

The man behind the extremely popular/good podcast RISK! sits down with us (Adam Friedland, Peter Heyneman and Brandon Wetherbee) and lets ask inquire about story telling, sexy "State" members, teaching and things involving hands. Follow RISK! on Twitter.

Brian Moylan works at Gawker and is not snarky. It was fun talking to him on a microphone. Subscribe to him on Twitter.

Lauren Vino now lives in Harlem. She may get to use a certain product in that neighborhood. Subscribe to her on Twitter.

Mindy Raf brings in Leibya Rogers to close the show. Leibya isn't a fan of steak. Follow Mindy on Twitter.

I went to the 2011 CMJ Music Festival. I ran into NPR's All Songs Considered critic Bob Boilen and Pearl and the Beard musician Jeremy Styles. They made the trip better.

There was a Tardis 10 feet away!

Cartoonist Michael Kupperman is the author of the new book Mark Twain's Autobiography 1910-2010. It's amazing. Buy it. He's also a very nice man and it was a pleasure talking to him. Follow him on Twitter.

I've been of James Adomian for years. I was way too geeked out to do a decent interview. I ended up having Huell Howser and Mark Twain recite the pledge of allegiance. It was amazing. Here's an animated gif of that moment. Follow him on Twitter.

It took six months but Jenna Nicholls was finally able to do the show. It was worth the wait. She had dudes in tears by the third song. Follow her on Twitter.

Thanks, The Way Station! Your bar is great and I like being there!

Carmen Lynch did not think she'd become a stand up. She did. Thanks to the Learning Annex. Check out her web series Apt C3.

Seth Herzog's Twitter photo is him in a bay, not a pool. He makes this perfectly clear. See his show Sweet every Tuesday night at ELLA.

Ben Lear is about to release a folk opera called "Lillian." See him at Le Poisson Rouge on October 25.

The A.V. Club, the super cool people that write about all things cultural and pop said that we're one of the top 5 Chicago podcasts not on NPR and stuff like that. We're honored to be with friends Outside the Loop, hosted and produced by friend of the show Mike Stephen and, my favorite sports podcast Bear Down Podcast. I had no idea this was being written and am happy to say the least.

Metallica! Lou Reed! Together! Fuck it! Here!

We'll be in NYC all this week. View all the shows here.

Nathan Jurgenson explains the role of social media in the current crop of revolutions. I don't think that's the right way to describe revolutions. Visit Nathan's site about things like this.

Sean Gray from Fan Death Records discuss the upcoming Metallica/Lou Reed collaboration. Not bad.

Arthur Delaney writes for the Huffington Post about things that aren't happy. He's also the author of A People's History of the Great Recession, which is also not happy.

Lydia DePillis is a real journalist for the Washington City Paper and I am impressed.

Brandon Wardell returns.

Get A Tan play sweet beach tunes.

Maya Robinson from Grey DC stops by to tell us about how they help over 200 small businesses.

Martin Plant is great. You will like him.

Silo Halo closes the show with a solid set of not quiet music.

When Steve Jobs met Victory.

Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton from All Songs Considered are very fun men. One likes Billy Joel, one does not.

Katherine Jessup is fine with being that aunt.

Aaron Thompson is using electricity.

Really fun show. I hope you enjoy it.

How does a 7 year old not know he should get Columbus Day off?

Esmeralda does not think giving birth in public is performance art.

There are similarities between Kathleen Hannah and Walter Payton.

Martin and I disagree about trying certain things.

Guide dogs make my heart smile.

Merle likes stories about sex more than stories about not sex.

Sean Gray, half of Fan Death Records, wrote a very good essay on the 20th anniversary of "Nevermind." Read it here. We discuss that essay and if it's worth spending money on nostalgia.

Adam Friedland and Michael Foody share a few ideas after performing at an open mic.

Download the "Nevermind" covers album from Spin here.

Slightly different format. Let me know what you think.

I have changed my position on Zooey Deschanel. Read about it here.

It's good to travel.

Evan Keeling is a member of DC Conspiracy, cartoonist and has dropped his work out regime.

Haywood Turipseed Jr. does not care about making it weird. Follow him on Twitter.

Bigg Mike was added due to proximity and moxy.

Ugly Purple Sweater have advice for men staying in hostels that are in relationships.

Ian from Lenorable played music between guests.

Our first show at Hosetelling International DC. Visit them online.

I am a fan of "Saturday Night Live." I think I can improve the show. Read about how here.

I am oddly proud of this column. It's about writer's block, fear, hope and reliving childhood thanks to Paula Abdul. Read it here.

CJ! Why not!

Turns out I was thinking about Michael Jordan Fruit Snacks.

Tom Petty.

Amy Saidman from Speakeasy DC knows when you're repeating the premise of a movie.

Tim Messinger starts out strong but ends with Pokemon.

America Hearts closes the show with three American songs.

The good people at Scoutmob recommend that you attend tonight's show and they said I'm not bad.

Hannibal Buress, Al Scorch and White Mystery are all playing in or near D.C. tonight. I wrote about them here.

Don't come around here no more.

I love I.C.P./Jack White!

Mab, Just Mab informs us why she decided that isn't not insane to walk on glass. Follow her on Twitter.

Sampson is really funny and knows where to find weed. Friend him on Facebook.

Dan from Deleted Scenes closes the show with a intimate set. Buy their new record (released today) and see them on tour.

Good show. Download it. It's dope for the most part.

I wrote a column about the excellent I.C.P./Jack White collaboration. Read it here. I'm oddly proud of it.

The fair was fun.

Psalm One stopped by to talk about her album in progress, working as a chemist and the awesomeness of the Timbaland/Chris Cornell album.

Think Tank are amazing.

Anna Solty's closed the set with some beautiful tunes in French.

The Chicago Reader has this new section called Culture Vultures. Three Chicagoans are asked what they're consuming in terms of pop culture. I got to recommend James Fritz "Deflated" and Battlestations "The Unicorn." You can read the piece here.

We all wore sleeves.

Sean is the author of "Historic Bars of Chicago" and the man behind the site Chicago Bar Project. He's a nice man and a good patron and we like his kind.

Danny Kallas is one of the Comedians You Should Know and made Merle and I laugh more than any comedian that has been on the show. He also walked 20 people. Listen to Danny. If you like him, we'll be very good friends. If you do not, well, maybe we'll find other things in common.

Steinomite is fucking great. As soon as he finished his set I asked him back to the show.

Orca Team closed the show with a fantastic set. Sadly, the recording didn't sound too hot so I put a song of theirs on instead. I highly recommend seeing them, buying their records and encouraging them to order more t-shirts.

I am a fan of Adam and if you subscribe to this podcast, you will too. (That sentence is stupid.)

I'm a big fan of Philippa Hughes. She's the creative force behind the Pink Line Project and without her, D.C. would be a lot more boring. She's also been a guest on the live show. Last week she was kind enough to invite me out for lunch and an interview. The video of that interview can be viewed here.

I'm in Northern Michigan and don't know what to do on vacation. Read about it here.

The best comic in D.C. lets me ask him questions that make both of us uncomfortable.

The nice folks at Scoutmob said some nice things about me today. Read those nice things here.

Scott Thompson is my favorite member of "Kids in the Hall." He's currently on a stand up tour. See him this weekend at the Arlington Drafthouse.

I like Scott.

James Fritz is my favorite stand up comic. See him tonight at The Hideout opening for Eddie Pepitone. Follow him on Twitter. That is all.

The suggested title provided by WordPress is "Ransom Demands."

Cale might live the coolest life or the at least the coolest life for someone that got married in a cave. He also is the man behind the events for Brightest Young Things.

Valerie Paschall is not happy about certain comics being lucky in love. She's also the music editor for DCist.

The Public Good close the show with some pop songs that will please fans of Big Star.

I like to make people feel uncomfortable while they're trying to work out. Read about it here.

I make Nathan sit down and explain things about social media to me at Thai restaurant in Adams Morgan. You should visit his site.

The arts and entertainment editor of TBD Andrew Beaujon informs me that I am not a good writer but am a good talk show host.

Adam Friedland is one of my two favorite comics in D.C. and you should follow him on Twitter.

Meredith Bragg closes the show with some not emo songs.

A good one.

I saw "Terri" last week and loved it and kind of lost it but think I found it again and the it in this sentence is really about nothing. Read the column here.

I am not a fan of Safeway. Read about why here.

Burning Man vs. Gathering of the Juggalos

Scavenger hunts, British songstresses and updates from the Brain.

The kids did not want to hear Wu-Tang.

Sean Yseult is the author of the recently released book I'm in the Band. The band she was in was called White Zombie. She was a great guest.

Brent Sullivan taught us what to call lovemaking, sex and one night stands.

Myq Kaplan was just as funny as when he was on "The Tonight Show," "Conan" and "Last Comic Standing."

Ned Hepburn stops by for a quick story about reality television.

Christine Friar read one of her terrific teenage poems. This installment is about the passing of Elliott Smith.

Julia Haltigan closes the show with three songs from her upcoming album, "My Green Heart."

A lot of show. It's a fun one.

The Onion's A.V. Club wrote a very nice piece about this here thing. Please read it.

Thanks to Matt Byrne for being very, very kind.

I spend a lot of time working on a playlist most people at the show will never hear. It still means a lot to me. Read about it here.

I go in depth about the "SNL" sketch "Canteen Boy" for no real reason.

Rob Elder is an author of a lot of books. He's also a very nice man. Buy a lot of his books.

Megan Gailey makes a triumphant return to the show.

Sad Brad Smith lives up to his name.

Really fun show.

I was on Red Bar Radio last week with James Fritz. You can download the show here.

I love Junior! You should too!

A punk legend, a Chicago critic, garage rockers and Pitchfork staffers. Day 2 at the Pitchfork Music Festival.

The 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival is underway. Day 1 was fun. This is the proof.

Go home, babies.

Back in Chicago with three of my favorite people, the voice of our promos Derek Dziak, lovely Maggie Ednie and my favorite comic, James Fritz.

Another phrase for a bra!

I am a fan of Keli Anaya. He writes for Brightest Young Gays and makes art. He's also a fan of animated gif's.

Tyler Richardson is funny and about to move. This is not shocking.

The Dustys close the show with a very nice set of very nice music.

Onwards and upwards!

Our first show at the Wonderland!

Ryan Holladay is half of Bluebrain. They've designed the best app for the iPhone if you're ever in D.C. Download The National Mall and use it. It's amazing.

Evan Valentine is a good sport! He's also funny.

Adrian Hardkor does not play hardcore music.

One and done.

Home is where the heart is and also where shows go on forever!

Robyn is the host of the Sunday Night Sex Show and friends with one of my favorite drag superstars! As a bonus, she provides Merle and I with some good skin care tips.

Candy Lawrence is brilliant and you can hear it in my laugh.

Rock Falls may have performed my favorite song to date to close the show. Really.

Hooray Hungry Brain! Hooray talk show! Accidental ladies night!

Hooray Whistler!

DK Ediger stops by to inform the audience of the dangers of fun.

Paul Hornschemeier is a super talented cartoonist/artist that is an awfully nice guy.

Will Miles is a good comic and opening for Hannibal Buress at Zanies this week.

Mark Janka from Lesser Birds of Paradise plays really, really good, sad music.

The live show is recorded regularly in five venues in three cities. Each one is different. Read about how here.

We end the marathon with the producers of Comics and Villains, the lovely Maggie Ednie and the talented voice man Derek Dziak. I apologize for the very odd laugh I developed after 11 hours of podcasting. I was obviously having too much fun.

James Fritz is one of my two favorite comics. Sabine Kollwitz is one of my oldest friends. Mike Pritchard of Otter Petter is a former band mate and good friend. In other words, this is the "Cheers" hour.

One of the best decisions I made was putting the nice people hour towards the end of the marathon. Chuck Sudo, EIC of Chicagoist, and Seth Vanek of Homeroom make Chicago a great place to live. Ami Saraiya plays great music. Nice people.

Funny, nice people making other people laugh. Stand up, sketch and improv with a closing set from Mr. Morr from Wells Next the Sea.

The oddest couple of the marathon made me very, very happy. I love Hour 7.

Hour 6 with the lady behind the Sunday Night Sex Show and a funny lady stand up. The show continues. Also, cake farts.

Two of the Comedians You Should Know and everyone's favorite calypso punk band make Hour 5 quite good.

I am really tired of being robbed. It happened again this week. Read all about it here. It would be nice if you donated here.

Hour 4, the talk show host hour! Karl from Chicagoist and Joe from The Late Live Show join us to talk about voice overs, producing a show and the insides of comedy. Trevor McSpadden from The Hoyle Brothers closes the hour with three heartbreaking tunes.

We love Renee! We love giving Michael a hard time! Hour 3!

Michael Sanchez says his famous catchphrase upwards of 5 times!

One of Chicago's best couples sits down to talk about the birth of their lovely daughter, drinking at work and summer jams. Hour 2 was nice.

Hour 1 of Sabado Gigante! Guests include the lovely Bill Cruz and Renee Schultz. Mark Janka closes the hour with three beautiful songs. A good start.

Katie Balloons, America's Favorite Balloon Girl, stops by the show to tell us about her passion and sing her theme song. Amazing.

Anupama Pillalamarri is not the tallest person.

To celebrate our last Looking Glass show, Ian Walters closed the show with a few originals.

Good show.

If you're going to appear on this talk show or any other talk show, you may want to read this.

If you're a fan of "Waiting for Godot," "Roseanne" and plays by David Mamet, you will enjoy a very interesting exchange with the lovely Ned Hepburn.

Eli Sairs is an excellent stand up who recently left D.C. for NYC. If you don't like his comedy, you might enjoy a very long conversation about comedy following his act.

Alison Clancy, from Electric Child and HUFF THIS! played a really great, soulful set.

Late show and it shows.

Hooray! Potential for a crazy racist president is as high as it's been since the 20's!

Mark Anderson is a very good man. Working with Positive Force DC and We Are Family, he's been making D.C. a better place for nearly 20 years.

Erin Ryan is a fan of women that do not know they are pregnant.

Megan Gailey, visiting from Chicago, destroys in front of her parents.

Patrick Kigongo from Ra Ra Rasputin and The State Department charmed everyone with a short set.

Download. It's good.

Dear Comics,

Please read this.

Thank you.

Brandon

The first live show to be captured on video tape. The first live show in an art gallery.

Phillipa Hughes is the creator of the Pink Line Project and one of the most important and nice people in the D.C. art scene.

Erin Jackson is an amazing stand up comic and you should learn about her ASAP.

Justin Jones closes the show with two beautiful song.

Thanks to BYT and vitamin water for letting us use the space. Sincerely.

Credits
Host: Brandon Wetherbee
Producer: Peter Hyneman
Sound: P.J. Rey
Production Assistant: Erik Zieger
Person in costume referenced but won't make sense until you see the video: Allison Jordan

I am in search of nice lamps.

Showing your dick is not cheating, it's pointless, but it's not cheating.

Joe is a podcaster and once great backyard wrestler.

Tim drove down from Baltimore. Thank you, Tim.

Frau Eva provided the best band interview of all time.

A very weird one. Very.

Jesus Christ, this movie has a lot of monologues.

History happened. I talked hard.

I wish the photo that runs with the column was my idea.

Daniel Knox opens and closes the show. If you've ever listened, you know he's my favorite. If you haven't, welcome. Daniel Knox is my favorite songwriter.

Chris MacDonald from IndieFeed is a swell guy.

Michael Foody is my favorite D.C. stand up comic.

Judson Claiborne is a fantastic Americana (I hope they don't mind that tag) band

A super long, super fun holiday show.

Last night I told a story about my first concert experience, seeing Mr. Rogers at the Auditorium Theater. It wasn't the nicest of stories. Rather than re-tell it, here is this week's BYT column about Mr. Rogers.

The producer/curator/guy behind the Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie fest/site/maybe future label sits down for an in depth conversation about the fest/site/maybe future label.

Since the interview the festival has gone for paying money to free. Yep. It's free. 125 bands for free. Once again, it's now free.

The amazing poster is from Gig Posters by Rich.

This column will attempt to explain why I am going to read "Pump Up the Volume" out loud tomorrow at the BYT/vitaminwater space.

Talk hard!

Bee or cat?

Amanda Hess writes about sex and is about to say goodbye to DC. Kinda find out why.

Sarah thinks I could be a rapist.

The Sweater Set does a lot with a little. I am a big fan.

The second Brightest Young Things column was posted this week. Read it here. I say nice things about Daniel Knox, The Sweater Set, Lawrence and Leigh, Aaron Thompson, Pearl and the Beard, Laughing Man and Michael Lux and the Bad Sons.

Pat Walsh is one of the most important people in the D.C. music scene. He may be the most important person in the D.C. music scene that doesn't play music. He also likes to cook. This reads like a dating post.

Marshall's used to have lay-away.

Chris Neary works on the super awesome podcast Freakonomics Radio and is an all-around good guy.

Jena Friedman knows how to appeal to the crowd. She's also really funny and you should see her whenever possible.

I am now a big fan of Lawrence and Leigh. You can and should download their EP from the link in the last sentence.

Fun times in Williamsburg.

8x8: The Podcast Edition (8 acts, 8 minutes each)
Hosted by Emerson Dameron
Performances from
Hank Thompson from Winners and Losers Podcast
Jeff Phillips from Wood Sugars
Maggie Ednie from Chicago Open Mic
Wood Sugars from Wood Sugars
Ben Tanzer from This Podcast Will Change Your Life
James Fritz from Red Bar Radio
Baron Von Something from Coach House Sounds

Recorded live at the Hungry Brain on May 10, 11. Recorded by John Shaw. Produced by Esmeralda Leon and Brandon Wetherbee.

I've begun writing a weekly column about the talk show and all things fun for the awesome, uber-hip website brightestyoungthings.com. It's called "Behind the Desk" and the first one is sort of an origin story. Read "This Is Why I Host a Talk Show" here.

Modern day clubs are the fault of shitty dads.

Bill McKay is a illustrator that was influenced by maybe not so kid appropriate teachers. Visit him online at billmckay.deviantart.com.

Jimmy Meritt is one of the hardest working comics in D.C. If you're in the U.S. there's a good chance he's coming to your town. Add him on Facebook.

Jonny Grave returns. We forgot to plug his album the first time. This time we remembered. It's called, "The Bluesmaker" and you can buy it via iTunes.

Why does my mic smell like it smells?

Send me your hate mail! Please! It's so, so good!

Dave Zirin is a sports writer. He's the perfect talk show guest. Entertaining, engageing, smart, charming and more. Buy all of his books and read all of his columns. No joke. Whether or not you like sports, you will enjoy Mr. Zirin. Visit him at Edge of Sports.

Mariya is a fellow podcaster! Hooray! You can listen to her show at The Mariya Alexander Show.

I am a fan of Jonny Grave as a musician and a person. An all-around good guy and good performer. Find him on Reverb Nation and see him tonight at the Looking Glass. I invited the gentleman back for another round.

The fantastic poster attached to this podcast was made by Rich Bernett from Gig Posters by Rich.

Wyatt Cenac from "The Daily Show" has a new stand up special premiering on Comedy Central on May 14. You should watch it.

C.J. Toledano now writes for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Rather than perform stand up, Wyatt joined us for a heart to heart. We all like "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

Abby Payne is a Pete's favorite. Listen to find out why.

Hooray Williamsburg!

I attended the Family Values tour. I am not proud of this.

James VanOsdol is my favorite radio DJ and I think he had a good time. Success!

Chuck Sudo, editor in chief of Chicagoist, brought home made Grog on the show. We drank Grog. It was strong.

Dan Ronan is really funny and you should see him live.

Good Evening plays beautiful music. Good for intimate settings.

Trevor McSpadden from The Hoyle Brothers plays music throughout the show. I love Trevor and his band. See them every Friday at the Empty Bottle.

Fun show.

Our first show at The Whistler! Easter! Why not?

I was hung on a cross.

Amy Phillips is a very nice woman and the News Editor for Pitchfork. Music talk!

Prescott Tolk is headed to Los Angeles soon. See him in Chicago while you can.

Post Honeymoon is a great, loud two-piece. Listen to them be great and loud.

The first Mid-Week in Review that is listenable! Hooray!

Chad Briggs, Ana Fernatt, Sean Flannery and Mike Stephen made a great panel. Esmeralda Leon was the perfect announcer. I made it extremely clear that Kobe Bryant is a homophobic rapist. Fun times.

Magda Nakassis is a writer for Not For Tourists DC and is a very nice woman.

Tyler Sonnichsen is a stand up with an awful site name. It's TDC Presents.

Star FK Radium has my favorite band name in DC. Visit them here.

Outside the Loop is an excellent weekly show on WLUW. Host Mike Stephen covers a wide swath of topics and sounds like a pro. Listen to Episode 239 about Walmart coming to East Lakeview, inefficient townships and Mike's appearance on the YMTE Mid-Week in Review.

My favorite stand up comedian James Fritz and I were on Red Bar Radio this week. The last show was my favorite appearance yet. Listen here.

The second week in a row of "Carolyn and Joe." Carolyn and I have respect for Pamela Anderson. Listen here.

My bike was stolen! Can I please have your bike? Or some money? Really. This is getting weird.

Sean Peoples releases records I enjoy! You will enjoy his records too! Click here to purchase amazing music from amazing bands and now I've used the word amazing too many times!

Jessica Brodkin made me laugh aloud. Listen for yourself! Be her Facebook friend.

Brandon Moses from Laughing Man played an awesome set. He was not an awesome guest. Judge for yourself!

This show was fun. Let it be fun in your ears.

I was on the delightful "The Carolyn and Joe Show" and you can download it here. Fun times.

If you're interested in late night, you will enjoy this show. Probably my favorite day and date show.

C.J. got the job.

Emerson does not miss making zines.

Smoking outside H&M.

Baseball is not about cover bands.

Chris Richards is an awesome guy. Read his writing in the Washington Post.

Chris Barylick made people uncomfortable in under a minute!

Big Chimney make beautiful music. Visit them online.

Merle is in the midst of a pyramid scheme.

Some things just aren't meant to last.

Make sure they're on hold before you try to transfer.

From the album "Red Ship." You, Me, Them, Everybody DC Music Podcast.

Carol Bui

I was an All-Star!

Claire Zulkey is an author (buy her book "An Off Year") and all-around nice person. You should see her show at the Hideout on May 10. It's called Funny Ha-Ha and should be funny. More info here.

Ricky Carmona is one of my favorite people. Follow him on Twitter and see him live.

Michael Lux and the Bad Sons are really good and played some music that has never been played on acoustic guitars. Visit them online and see them live.