Ep 299 Caspian Coberly
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Our guest this episode is Seattle's Caspian Coberly, a young man with an old soul. At 25 years old, Caspian has been playing guitar for 20 years already and it is evident. He will be releasing his new album, Starlight, this week and playing a record release party on May 14th in LA. Be sure to check him out whenever you get the chance. I hope you enjoy! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON. Its how we keep the lights on and the cameras rolling. Thanks for the support!
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Ep 298 Craig Gass
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Our guest this episdoe is veteran comedian Craig Gass who happened to be in town to work on a show with our host, Me! Craig came in for a latenight podcast recording immediately following a Mariners game and we talked for longer than either of us thought we would, but fun was had and I for sure laughed a lot. I hope you enjoy this one! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please check out all of our episodes and consider supporting us on PATREON!
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Ep 297 Matt Vaughan (Easy Street Records)
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Our guest this episode is Matt Vaughan, owner of Easy Street Records in West Seattle and former manager/tour manager of Seattle's Gruntruck. His shop is legendary for its variety of music and next-level in-store performances over the years. Matt Vaughan and Easy Street will celebrate Record Store Day on April 18, along with many many other record stores around the country. Go support independent businesses everywhere! If you're enjoying COUCH RIFFS PODCAST please consider supporting at PATREON.
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Ep 296 Robert Roth (TRULY)
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Our guest this episode is a Seattle legend, Robert Roth of the band TRULY. Formed in 1990 on the cusp of Seattle changing the popular musical landscape all around the world, the band released 2 albums albums during the peak grunge-era with the legendary line-up of Robert on guitar/vox, Hiro Yamamoto on bass (Soundgarden) and Mark Pickerel on drums (Screaming Trees). Truly is currently on the road, touring across the US celebrating "30 years of Fast Stories…from Kid Coma" and will be entering the studio to record a new album upon their return. Which, is exactly what the world needs right now...
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Ep 295 Brian McClelland (Filth Is Eternal)
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Our guest this episode is Brian McClelland, guitarist and creative heartbeat of Filth Is Eternal. I have only seen the band live once, but I was super impressed with them and recommend getting out to see them if you're a fan of classic metal, trash, or crossover. This band rips! Their new album, Impossible World, will be released on March 17 and they'll be playing shows throughout 2026 to support the new release. Go check out the album and don't sleep on this band when they come to your town. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting on .
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Ep 294 Derek Fudesco (Murder City Devils/Pretty Girls Make Graves/The Cave Singers)
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Our guest this episode is Derek Fudesco of Murder City Devils, Pretty Girls Make Graves, and The Cave Singers. We've known Derek since the mid-90s and have always maintained a friendly relationship but never really got to know him. So, this conversation was particularly fun and enlightening and really enjoyable. I hope you enjoy, too! If you have the means and desire, please consider supporting the Couch Riffs Podcast at PATREON. Patreon is the one consistent way that Couch Riffs has been able to keep growing and improving and maintain the expense of having a podcast of 7 years this week....
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Ep 293 Jen Ayers (SHe Said)
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I had a chance to catch up with Seattle's beloved Jen Ayers recently to talk about her one-woman rock opera/musical theater show, SHe Said, which has a run at Seattle's Erickson Theater from January 14 through February 1. Find a link below for tickets! I hope you enjoy our conversation. If you would like to support Couch Riffs please consider joining our PATREON. Every bit helps keep the lights on and gets the podcast production improving more and more. Thanks for your support!
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Ep 292 Kim Virant (Golden West/Lazy Susan)
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Our guest this episode is Seattle's Kim Virant, solo artist, singer for Golden West and former singer of Lazy Susan. Kim's presence in the Seattle music scene spans decades and her powerful voice can be heard on the new 7" single coming from Golden West on 12/5/25 with a release show at Tractor Tavern on 12/13. Not to be missed! Thanks for listening and for supporing independent music. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on !
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Ep 291 Brendan Dyer (Milly)
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Our guest this episode is Brendon Dyer of LA band, Milly. Brendon was previously in an east coast band called Furnsss that eventually disbanded before he relocated to LA. Things came together relatively quickly for him there and it's been all gas since. I caught up with him in Seattle while the band was doing a tour with Militarie Gun but fret not, Milly will be back in Seattle for folks that would like to see the band. December 3 at Madame Lou's which is a great opportunity for Seattle folks to see the beloved Belltown venue off into the afterlife as it is slated to close before the end of...
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Ep 290 Stephanie Anne Johnson
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Our guest this episode is the fabulous Stephanie Anne Johnson. Stephanie is a singer/songwriter from the Northwest who gained the attention of the world as a singer on The Voice. Their career was already in full swing and continues on with her new album, "Sing, Baby!", which will be released on October 17 (2025). I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting at Patreon.
info_outlineOur guest this episode is Brian McClelland, guitarist and creative heartbeat of Filth Is Eternal. I have only seen the band live once, but I was super impressed with them and recommend getting out to see them if you're a fan of classic metal, trash, or crossover. This band rips! Their new album, Impossible World, will be released on March 17 and they'll be playing shows throughout 2026 to support the new release. Go check out the album and don't sleep on this band when they come to your town.
If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting on PATREON.