The Brooke is Pretty Cool Actually Podcast

07/02/2022

Hey everyone! Apologies for my absence, school, work, and my band have turned into the insane schedule I never expected, I’m so grateful for all the time I got to spend talking to you wonderful people and all the friends I made and things I learned. I’d love to continue this podcast in the future, but senior year really is kicking me…see y’all in summer 2022? I’m going to try my best to get back on this :)

15/08/2021

Gonna be out of town till the 24th so no podcast till that week!! Hang in there folks!

08/08/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!!! WITH
I talked with Pepper about what he's working on now, the return to live shows, old venues we have lost and miss, touring, 7-eleven nachos, and more!!!

It was awesome to get the chance to talk to him as I've been listening to both bands for most of my life!!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-pepper-keenan-of-corrosion-of-conformity-and-down

01/08/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH .caskey !!!
We talked about our favorite bands/favorite local bands, video games, sampling, side projects, minecraft, nightmares, reality tv, and more!!! At the end I featured "Gaslight" off of Knuckle Deep's EP "Words to Live By"!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-ben-and-liam-of-knuckle-deep

18/07/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH !!!
I talked to Isaac about dreams, haunted houses, five nights at freddy's, gaming, vocaloid, drawing, cooking mama, youtube, wawa, and more. It was great to catch up! Isaac was my first real internet friend years ago so it was essential to have him on the podcast!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-my-friend-isaac

11/07/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW, A CONVERSATION WITH !!!
I talked with the band about starting out, doing a lil split EP, dream guests/collaborations, Minecraft, local bands we like, anecdotes, haircuts, and more!
At the end I featured Toads's song "Commercial" off their EP "One's About a Goat, One's About a Smaller Goat"

GO CHECK EM OUT.
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-most-of-toads

04/07/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH .band !!!
Finally got my two Sacramento besties on the podcast! We talked about what music is in the making for them, funny stories the two have together, their writing process, other band projects, Seapop, and of course what brought us together in the first place, PRIMUS!!

Check out Seawater at .band on Instagram!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-seaman-and-arby-of-seawater

27/06/2021

NEW EPISODE!!! I'M BACK!!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/catching-up-and-sharing-new-ideas

Just a quick summary of what's happened lately and some ideas I have for future episodes! Quick lil episode of just me just to get back into the swing of things! Can't wait to have more guests and try new episode methods! Hope y'all will stick around :)

27/06/2021

Hey everyone!!! My podcast comes back tonight for episode 55 tonight at 7:30 PM EST!!! Just a quick recap and ideas for the future! Glad to be back :)

24/05/2021

By the way!! Taking a lil podcast hiatus for a few weeks just so I can get thru finals!!
-Much love, Brooke.

16/05/2021

NEW EPISODE WITH OF Stolen Wheelchairs OUT NOW!!!
I talked with Oscar about how the band came to be, the local scene and venues we like, school, his other hobbies, current events, my band, future shows, favorite concerts, and more!!!

At the end I featured "On my Own" by Stolen Wheelchairs so make sure to check em out!!!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-oscar-capps-of-stolen-wheelchairs

09/05/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH !!!
I talked with Bus stop minister about new music they're working on, their EP, dream venues to play, upcoming shows, their songwriting process, the local scene, memories, and more!!

These guys are some of my best buds so it was great to chat with them, make sure to check em out on Instagram and bandcamp. At the end of the episode I featured their song "Too Sharp" off of their EP "The Humungous Fungus Among Us"!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-bus-stop-minister

02/05/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH MYSELF!!! HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!
So I talked to myself this time, all about this podcast, my band, and my life. This podcast has helped me so much personally I hope I can continue to help others and make more and more friends as I keep going! It's been an awesome 52 episodes and I'm not stopping anytime soon! Enjoy this mushy, humble thanks.
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-myself-one-year-anniversary

25/04/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NIOW WITH ._.ricky ._.chels !!!
I talked with Ricky about his new release "Miss You" (which I feature at the end of the episode!!), how he started out writing music, artists we like, predictions for the future, project plans coming up, current events, and more!!

Make sure to check out Ricky's music along with his bands Western Settings and Hey Chels!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-ricky-schmidt

18/04/2021

I talked with Era about how garage grrrl riot started, what it is, drama in the music industry, collecting CDs, being in a band, riot grrrl then and now, Ugly Uniform (her clothing brand!), Industry Plants, new music, and more!!!

Make sure to check out and on Instagram!!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-era-marz-of-garage-grrrl-riot-and-ugly-uniform

11/04/2021

I talked with Marc about Doors To Nowhere's new album (how they went about recording it), artists that inspire him, bands he's worked with and likes, Fu Manchu, Devo, work, and more!!

At the end I featured "Lucky You" by Doors To Nowhere, make sure to check em out and presave that new album!!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-marc-lewis-of-doors-to-nowhere

04/04/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH RANDY BLYTHE OF Lamb of God

I talked to Randy about his photography, new projects he is working on, the joys of surfing, Lamb of God show memories, connections we shared with other rockstars, my band, and more!

At the end, I featured Lamb of God's song "Subtle Art of Murder & Persuasion"!

https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-randy-blythe

04/04/2021

brookeisprettycoolactually's podcast : A Conversation with Randy Blythe

I talked to Randy about his photography, new projects he is working on, the joys of surfing, Lamb of God show memories, connections we shared with other rockstars, my band, and more! At the end, I featured Lamb of God's song "Subtle Art of Murder & Persuasion"!

28/03/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH !!!
I talked with Madelyn about what made her start the zine, the future of it, other creators we like currently, bands, middle school stories, Taylor Swift, society, and more! It was awesome to get to chat with her, make sure to check out her zine it's a favorite of mine!!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-madelyn-of-loudmouth-zine

28/03/2021

brookeisprettycoolactually's podcast : A Conversation with Madelyn of Loudmouth Zine!!!

I talked with Madelyn about what made her start the zine, the future of it, other creators we like currently, bands, middle school stories, Taylor Swift, society, and more! It was awesome to get to chat with her, make sure to check out her zine it's a favorite of mine!!

21/03/2021

EPISODE 46 WITH STEVE REIS OF Does It Doom OUT NOW!!!
I talked with Steve about how he started his channel, his favorite gear to use, Tony Iommi, the advantages of using tiktok to grow your brand, recording content and getting on a schedule, podcasting, and more!!!

21/03/2021

brookeisprettycoolactually's podcast : A Conversation with Steve Reis of Does It Doom

I talked with Steve about how he started his channel, his favorite gear to use, Tony Iommi, the advantages of using tiktok to grow your band, recording content and getting on a schedule, podcasting, and more!!

14/03/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH .bull22 !!!
I talked with Philip about tiktok, his recent music, his newest EP "Tulip", US vs. the UK, musical inspirations, his writing process, and more. At the end, I featured his popular song "Milk"! Make sure to check out Philip's music wherever you stream music!

At the end there is also some commentary from me and my best bud Fiona! Hope you guys enjoy!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-philip-bull

14/03/2021

brookeisprettycoolactually's podcast : A Conversation with Philip Bull

I talked with Philip about tiktok, his recent music, his newest EP "Tulip", US vs. the UK, musical inspirations, his writing process, and more. At the end, I featured his popular song "Milk"! Make sure to check out Philip's music wherever you stream music! At the end there is also some commentary fr...

12/03/2021

Also, I was interviewed for my school paper this week so:
CHECK IT OUT! SHARE IT! WHATEVA!
https://www.knightcrier.org/top-stories/2021/03/11/the-brooke-is-pretty-cool-podcast-is-actually-pretty-cool/

TOWAMENCIN — The crowd roars as the performers pour their heart and soul into their last song of the night. And even when the performance is over, the night is more lively than ever. Goosebumps dance across your skin as you recall the entire experience you have just endured within the last few hou...

12/03/2021

Hey everyone! Apologies for no podcast this week, technical difficulties. There WILL be one this week with an emerging experimental musician I met on tiktok! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for that this coming Sunday! Love you all!

01/03/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH STEVE RAWLES OF Belvedere Band !!!
I talked with Steve about how Belvedere started, who made him wanna play music, what's to come in the future of not only his band but the industry, his favorite bands to play with, New music, HIS favorite song, and more!

At the end I featured Belvedere's new song "Good Grief Retreat"! Make sure to check them out!!

https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-steve-rawles-of-belvedere

01/03/2021

brookeisprettycoolactually's podcast : A Conversation with Steve Rawles of Belvedere

I talked with Steve about how Belvedere started, who made him wanna play music, what's to come in the future of not only his band but the industry, his favorite bands to play with, New music, HIS favorite song, and more! At the end I featured Belvedere's new song "Good Grief Retreat"! Make sure to c...

22/02/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH LAURA AND TERRY OF Riot Squad Media !!!
I talked with Laura and Terry about missing live shows, what Riot Squad does, my band Froggy, the future of the industry, how they operated with quarantine, and more!

These ladies do some really awesome stuff and I can't wait to see what else they do in the future!!
https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-laura-and-terry-of-riot-squad-media

08/02/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH Dan Trauger !!!
I talked with Dan about icp, all about SHARP, peaceful protests, local scene, his story, growing up, COVID music, overcoming hardships, and more! I've met Dan at a local show or two in the past so it was great to finally sit down and chat!

https://brookeisprettycoolactually.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-local-scene-legend-dan-trauger