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Mike Watt (solo artist, Minutemen, fIREHOSE, Iggy Pop and The Stooges) playing some tunes and doing some spiel. Assisted by brother matt and coming to you from the wild kingdom at the pleasure point, in San Pedro California! TWFPS www.twfps.com

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hour one: "afro blue" (excerpt from the unissued seattle broadcast from sep 30, 1965) john coltrane sextet "a grand ceremonialjester" guided by voices "no shoe fits (floating babies)" guided by voices "sickles and hammers" (live from studio z at kpfk... more

hour one: "afro blue" (excerpt from the unissued seattle broadcast from sep 30, 1965) john coltrane sextet "naima" (live at mccabe's) peter case "flying crow blues" (live at mccabe's) peter case "fake contest" (live from studio z at kpfk on nov 7, 19... more

hour one: "afro blue" (excerpt from the unissued seattle broadcast from sep 30, 1965) john coltrane sextet "my friends" doug gillard "needles in the camel's eye" doug gillard "joy jam" (live from studio z at kpfk on nov 7, 1982) - minutemen with spot... more

hour one: "afro blue" (excerpt from the unissued seattle broadcast from sep 30, 1965) john coltrane sextet "charge" the giant worm "burning winter" the giant worm "pure joy" (live from studio z at kpfk on nov 7, 1982) - minutemen "wreath" mow live ex... more

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Pete DeFraser
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Episode: 2026-05-25 The Watt from Pedro Show
Andrew Becker
Guest on Time For Hour 2
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Episode: 2026-05-18 The Watt from Pedro Show
Lee Rinaldo
Guitarist, co-founder of Sonic Youth
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Episode: 2026-05-15 The Watt from Pedro Show
Paul Solger
Special guest, musician
Soldier/The Farts/The Minutemen-related projects
Episode: 2026-05-06 The Watt from Pedro Show
Tim Hohaus
Special guest, musician known for The Scapegoats and collaborations with Tim Hohaus
The Scapegoats
Episode: 2026-05-04 The Watt from Pedro Show
George Usher
Musician, guest on the show
Episode: 2026-05-03 The Watt from Pedro Show
Emily Robb
Musician, singer, and soundtrack/record artist introduced as special guest
Independent musician; Emily Robb band
Episode: 2026-04-27 The Watt from Pedro Show
Anne Richmond Boston
Special guest; musician with Swimmin Pool Cues and solo projects
Swimmin Pool Cues, solo artist
Episode: 2026-04-24 The Watt from Pedro Show
Fred Kinbaum
Special guest, lap steel player in Red Largo
Red Largo
Episode: 2026-04-13 The Watt from Pedro Show

Host

Mike Watt
Veteran musician and host, known for long-form conversations and deep dives into project histories

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 447 ratings
  • Top notch

    Love this show. Turn off politics. More Coltrane. More Mike Watt. Background sounds 3 hours of smoove. With a V.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salfrango
    United States5 months ago
  • Hi Matt!

    Nice meeting you, you’ve got a new listener in Philly.

    Christy from McGillin’s :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CFMF09
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good

    Yes really, sit back and listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KAL16000
    United Statesa year ago
  • This show could be your life

    Mike does his guest spiel, and spins a wide variety of great music. The man is a force of nature! Listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SchiessCo
    United Statesa year ago
  • I really enjoyed this program. The music playlist is eclectic and entertaining and rare.

    Howie and Mike's conversation also plays like the fine music compositions featured throughout!

    Definitely a must-listen!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Monk Indigo
    2 years ago

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2026-05-22 The Watt from Pedro Show
Q: How do you approach songwriting and arrangement as a group?
The members describe a democratic process where riffs and lyrics are shared, songs are often born from jams, and improvisation is integrated into the composing process, sometimes leading to clearly structured parts.
2026-05-22 The Watt from Pedro Show
Q: What was Neptune's origin and how did the band form?
Jason explains it began as a sculpture-inspired project that gradually evolved into a music group, with multiple members joining and a shift toward a more formal band structure as they found a core trio.
2026-04-17 The Watt from Pedro Show
Q: Okay, the Beatles. Now, it sounds like there was musical instruments in the house you grew up. Was there music in your school life too?
The guest describes being in choir and early school bands, with a broad musical upbringing including classical and rock influences, and notes that school experiences varied by the band and environment, contributing to their early musical development.
2026-04-06 The Watt from Pedro Show
Q: What was the first gig you played together as White Feathers and how did you get there?
The band rehearsed in Prague with a core writing trio (Ben, Paul, Lucy) and added players from the local scene; the initial show came together after Paul moved to Prague and recruited other musicians, turning a few days of practice into a full live performance at an art cinema.
2025-07-07 The Watt from Pedro Show
Q: When did you decide you wanted to write your own music and be more than just a performer?
I realized I wanted to write my own music during the early college years as I shifted from playing in indie and metal bands to exploring composition, which led me to study and eventually perform my own material.

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Long-form music interview show centered on in-depth conversations with veteran and emerging artists, often spanning three hours of warmly flowing dialogue interwoven with live and studio performances. Guests come from a wide indie/punk/experimental spectrum and share origin stories, collaborative processes, touring anecdotes, and personal philosophies about making and releasing music. Noteworthy is the host's knack for weaving memory, influence, and craft into cohesive narratives, plus recurring emphasis on collaboration, DIY ethics, and the evolving music scene across decades. Listeners who enjoy deep dives into creative process, a blend of nostalgia and forward-looking projects, and eclectic musical selections are likely to find this prog... more

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