This week's show features Bobcat Goldthwait, just named Esquire Magazine's Director of the Year for his movie God Bless America, a movie he discussed with host John Moe. We also hear Bobcat make his pitch to become public radio's morning shock jock, and we hear from an exasperated contractor working on Robert Plant's stairway to heaven. Plus, music from singer/songwriter Steven Page, formerly of the award-winning Barenaked Ladies and Dave Pirner of local mainstay Soul Asylum.
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Bobcat Goldthwait is a comedian, actor, screenwriter and director known for his dark, comedic wit. Goldthwait began his career as one of the most successful and strangest comedians of the 80s; he's since written and directed movies and worked behind-the-scenes for shows such as "Jimmy Kimmel Live," and "The Chappelle Show." He also continues to headline in major comedy clubs across the country.
Singer, songwriter and musical icon Steven Page was the lead singer and co-founder of The Barenaked Ladies, a Juno and Billboard-award winning band that has made an indelible impression on the American music scene. Known for his literary lyrics, catchy songs and witty storytelling at live shows, Page is now a solo act. His latest album is "Page One."
Dave Pirner is the front man for the Grammy-award winning band Soul Asylum. In addition to topping the Billboard charts and winning awards, the band's songs have also been featured in films such as Clerks and Chasing Amy. Soul Asylum's new album is "Delayed Reaction."
Neil Gaiman is one of the most engaging, smart writers we know. Turns out he's pretty funny, too. He's behind the Sandman graphic novels - the only comics to ever make the New York Times bestseller list. He's won a ton of awards for his writing - The Newberry Medal, the Carnegie Medal in Literature the Bram Stoker award. His written books and screenplays - "American Gods", "The Graveyard Book", "Coraline", "Beowulf".
