My First Car

Sweatin To the Old School

Victor Stillday of Vendetta Spoken drops by to talk music, memories, and his first car a 91 Mitsubishi Eclipse. He opens up about the therapy of driving and his personal sanctuary on wheels. We rewind to the early days of Vendetta Spoken, their 10 year hiatus, and the creative fire that’s hopefylly fueling their long awaited new album. Victor shares how the local music scene lit his passion to form a band. And we explore the curse or maybe the gift of being a songwriter who never really stops writing.
 
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Keeping Up

This week I am joined by Brian Palecek, a lifelong advocate for the arts and public humanities with stories as rich as his passions. Our conversation kick off behind the wheel of his first car a red and white 1958 Ford Fairlane. This beauty is more than just a stylish ride it was a vessel for nights at the movies and listening to opera on the radio fueling his early love of music. Brian is a founding member of the Cinema 100 Film Society which has been bringing thought provoking and diverse films to Bismarck for over 50 years. We share memories of road trips and crossing the country by car. We talk about Brian’s work as program director at One World Coffee House in the 90s. The coffee house was a nonprofit and community hub that hosted everything from peace lectures and activist presentations to live performances by local and touring bands.
 
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Legend Has It

Musician Pat Phillips joins me to share the story of his first car a 79 Datsun. Back then Pat wasn’t focused on driving or playing piano as his real passion was skateboarding until he picked up a guitar and started honing his musical skills. Eager to leave his hometown of Sydney MT, Pat headed to college in Moorhead where he found his stage presence and began showcasing his talents. He talks about winning an MTV sponsored internship with a Minnesota based merchandise company. It was there he met his future wife and eventually relocated to North Dakota after a decade. Pat’s musical career continued to soar as he became a key figure in the local scene, performing with bands like Fatdad and Anonymous Phenomenon leaving a lasting impact on the music community.
 
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Wreckless

Bassist Nick Ternes joins me to talk about his first ride, an '89 Ford Tempo and the deal he struck with his dad to keep a clean record for six months to earn a new sound system. That didn’t stop him from tearing up the streets like a maniac though. Nick takes us through his musical roots, the formation of the punk outfit Wasting Tape, and the evolution of Midwest Remedies, now gearing up for their second album. Beyond the stage, Nick talks about his love for hunting, fishing and camping under open skies.
Upcoming shows:Midwest Remedies playing October 31st at Laughing SunWasting Tape performs November 26th at Laughing Sun
 
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All Roads Lead To Home

For this impromptu episode I am joined by my mom Diane Kirby who steps in at the last minute to be my guest. She reminisces about her first car, a 1960ish Cadillac, the time she marched in Georgia for the Civil Rights Movement, and getting to ride on Phil Jackson's pink Harley. We chat about our Norwegian heritage, the classic teen tradition of dragging main, and whether I was a dumb kid. Spoiler, I was. 
 
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King Vitaman

In this episode, I'm kicking back with artist Jeremiah Palacek, whose 1978 Volvo 240 was gifted to him by his grandpa for his first car. Originally from Bismarck, ND, Jer now calls Prague, Czech Republic home where he runs Dead Shirts Society a creative haven and shop. He shares stories of his family’s ATV adventures, a junkyard full of forgotten vehicles, and even a pet mountain lion. Jerimiah takes us through his journey of moving across the globe for art education before finally settling in Prague where he also teaches art history. We also talk about selling and creating in the art world, reminisce about coffee houses, cable access TV, and the local music scene that shaped us.
https://jeremiahpalecek.com/
https://www.youtube.com/paintingcourse
https://deadshirtssociety.com/
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W8N4S8N

Producer/DJ Ryan Netterville aka New Reign comes into the studio to talk about his first ride a 1991 Geo Prizm. Long before he hit the stage, Ryan was behind the wheel learning to drive at just nine years old by washing cars and watching Fast & Furious. Growing up immersed in hip hop and car culture, he was rewiring sound systems and shaking up his neighborhood with booming bass and a roaring muffler. Ryan opens up about his journey from quiet kid to confident performer hosting concerts, sharing the stage with national acts, and staying grounded through it all. We talk about finding his voice through music, the story behind his moniker New Reign, and why gratitude and authenticity remain at the heart of everything he does.
 
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Pedal To The Steel

Legendary musician Mike Endrud joins me in studio this week. His first car was a 57 Chevy that got him through college until the day it finally gave out. With a soul that reflects his Western North Dakota upbringing Mike shares how he started on a ukulele at the age of 9 and eventually graduated to a 59 Fender Duo-Sonic. Mike talks about his early musical inspirations and his passion for traveling and cruises. We share thoughts on golf, songs that should never be covered, and misheard lyrics. 
 
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Donkey Kong Cuntry

In this episode I sit with musician Steve Wolff who shares his story into music. Beginning with his first car, an 89 Mercury Tracer that lasted a mere two weeks before his brother rolled it and totaled it. Steve always sought out music and began playing when a piano too big to move was left behind in his new home. Eventually picking up the guitar and forming the crust punk group Systems Victims. We chat about recording, tipping canoes, and his current bands Ling and The Artificial AI's. Steve also talks about the rough life of touring but still has passion for the road and the stage hasn’t waned. 
 
Fight Club | the Artificial A.I.s
 
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Pismo Money

Overlord of Unconventional Cookies, Witney Nielsen joins me in studio to share her unconventional path of packing up her first car a 2001 Toyota Echo and heads to California. Upon returning home to North Dakota she narrowly avoids flying off a bridge. Witney opens up about the origins of the Cookie Haus a creative space filled with vintage Pyrex, clowns, and My First Car cookies. We discuss the return of the beloved Lil Cannoli mascot, hosting a quinceañera for a Lady named Mo, and the exciting announcement of Unconventional Cookies’ nationwide shipping launch.
and starting fires.
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