Verge of the Fringe

Verge of the Fringe


Latest Episodes

Trump's Hair
August 26, 2015

The only thing that can defeat Donald Trump is a sudden gust of wind. Recorded August 25, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD620. "Trump's Hair" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3. AUDIO LINK Running Time: 17 mi

Love + Suicide
August 19, 2015

After hearing me on the radio, my old friend "Joanie" sent me an email that took me back to the dark corners of my life. Recorded August 18, 2015 in the original writing room at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD670. "Love and Suicide"

Pennies From Heaven
August 11, 2015

I rant and rave in the rain, until I find my own Pennies From Heaven... Recorded August 10, 2015 in the original writing room at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD670. "Pennies From Heaven" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3. AUDIO LINK Runnin

Busy Being Born
July 19, 2015

Another 'get off my lawn' rant & ramble about trying to find cool podcasts. Recorded July 18, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD620. "Busy Being Born" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3. AUDIO LINK Running

Billy Zoom and the Blue Spark
July 10, 2015

A podcast inspired by X guitarist Billy Zoom's heroic battle against cancer and getting a little help from his friends.  gofundme: Help Billy Zoom Kick Cancers Butt Recorded July 9, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, usi

The Original Eastside Podcaster
June 22, 2015

WTF? 10 years before Marc Maron interviewed President Obama in his garage, I was the lone Eastside podcaster... AUDIO LINK Recorded June 20, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD620. "Marc and Barry" shot on

Dreaming of Levon
June 01, 2015

A vivid dream with the legendary Levon Helm, reminds me of dreams of long lost friends... AUDIO LINK Recorded May 30, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using a Marantz PMD620. "Notes for Levon" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3. Q

Verge of the Dude: Second Greatest North Hollywood Husky
April 27, 2015

Dude - I'm forced to set the record straight that John Williams is still the greatest North Hollywood Husky. Recorded April 26, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate. "Husky For Life" shot by Dinky Bonebrake. AUDIO LINK Running Time: 18:28

It's Free (with D.j. Bonebrake)
March 31, 2015

To mark my 10th anniversary of podcasting, I revisit my storytelling past and then proudly present my old "It's Free" story with a new drum score by D.j. Bonebrake. Recorded March 30, 2015 in my pop-up studio in the observation room of the Zane Grey Estat

Rumors of Twain's Demise
February 28, 2015

My Dad and I tried to stop by Twain's Restaurant in Studio City for breakfast, but instead we entered a portal of memories... Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one-take... recorded February 28, 2015 on Zane Grey's O