DoT Podcast EP55: Hadron Gospel Hour’s Rich Wentworth plus New Music from Courtney Marie Andrews

Posted on March 23, 2018 by nzaino

This week’s episode is a conversation with podcast host/artist/musician Rich Wentworth. He is co-creator of the Hadron Gospel Hour podcast, a serialized sci-fi/comedy...... Read More

My Favorite! Brendan Boogie Takes Revenge On His Enemies

Posted on August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 by nzaino

The My Favorite! column is a weekly celebration of all things joyful. The parameters are simple. I asked some creative friends to write...... Read More

DoT Podcast EP23: The One-Year Anniversary “Best Of” Episode

Posted on March 18, 2017 by nzaino

One year ago today, I launched the Department of Tangents Blog & Podcast, a place where I could write about my love of...... Read More

What I Missed In 2016: Guests Review Bowie, Nick Cave, Abbie Barrett, Guided By Voices, Tycho, and Train

Posted on December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 by nzaino

Since I launched this blog in March, I have tried to write about as many wonderful things as I can, in essays, the...... Read More

Video: Nate Leavitt & The Elevation “Someone Send A Signal”

Posted on August 31, 2016November 8, 2016 by nzaino

Nate Leavitt & The Elevation have released a gorgeous and emotional video for the title track of their latest EP, Someone Send A...... Read More

Department of Tangents Podcast Ep6 – Musician and Filmmaker Brendan Boogie

Posted on May 13, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

My guest for Episode 6 of the Department of Tangents Podcast is musician and filmmaker Brendan Boogie. When I sat down with Brendan...... Read More

DoT Podcast Ep1: Comedian and Author Brian Kiley

Posted on March 18, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

Episode One of the Department of Tangents Podcast is up! This month, we feature and interview with comedian and author Brian Kiley, who...... Read More