Overeducated & Underemployed
A social historian and standup philosopher sits down for interviews, art reviews, random musings, and more.
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From Sunset Strip Hair Metal to Crime Novels: Steve Coulter (TSAR, Ridel High, S.W. Lauden) (opens the original)
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Steve Coulter (drummer of TSAR, Ridel High, The Brothers Steve, and crime novelist under the pen name S.W. Lauden) joins Feddun on Overeducated & Underemployed to talk about underground rock history, the realities of major label excess in the early 2000s, navigating the transition from music to fiction writing, and Ridel High's brand-new music. Check out Steve's writing and newsletter, Remember the Lightning , linked below, and grab what's left of the TSAR vinyl re-releases! https://substack.com
Jim Rugg Says the Comic Golden Age is Now (opens the original)
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Cartoonist, illustrator, and designer Jim Rugg joins Feddun to talk about growing up in rural Pennsylvania, discovering the underground comics movement, his love for books, and what it really takes to survive as a full-time creator. From the collapse of the comics industry in the '90s to the current renaissance of indie graphic novels, Jim shares incredible stories about his creative process, working with DC Comics, collaborating with Steve Bissette on Tyrant, and co-founding Power Pulp Comics.
Shane Camp’s Wild Path to a Kill Tony Golden Ticket (opens the original)
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Fresh off winning a golden ticket on Kill Tony, Pensacola comedian Shane Camp sits down for an exclusive interview on Overeducated & Underemployed. Shane opens up about his autistic/neurodivergent approach to comedy, the intense math behind writing joke-for-joke, surviving a near-fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in New Orleans, and gambling everything to make moves in Austin. If you loved his unforgettable set, you need to hear the backstory.Make sure to hit Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell for mo
"Art Isn't Valued Anymore" - Chris Skene on Music, Tech & Late-Stage Capitalism (opens the original)
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Guitarist Chris Skene (Revival, MusicLocal App) sits down with Feddun at Overeducated & Underemployed to discuss the reality of being a working musician today, why he chose software engineering over the music industry grind, and how late-stage capitalism impacts art. From seeing Derek Trucks at age 15 to analyzing why the Beatles remain a "secular Bible," Chris gives a masterclass on guitar dynamics, intentionality in performance, and balancing art with life. Revival: https://revivaltallahassee.
Behind The Scenes at AthFest Comedy Showcase (w/ Drew Morgan & Nate Ball) (opens the original)
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Behind the scenes at the AthFest Kickoff Comedy Show (Nate Ball's Funny Bone) live from Live Wire in Athens, GA! In this episode of Overeducated and Underemployed, we take you backstage to interview local comedians, showcase stand-up set clips, and break down what makes the Athens comedy scene so special. Stay tuned until the end for a deep-dive conversation between Nate Ball and national touring comedian Drew Morgan (WellRED Comedy) as they discuss the history of comedy at AthFest, 40 Watt Club
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