DoT Podcast EP31 – Rita Rudner’s Comic History, Plus New Music from The Upper Crust

Posted on May 11, 2017May 11, 2017 by nzaino

Rita Rudner has been working on an autobiography lately, a considerable undertaking for someone with her history. She has been writing and performing...... Read More

DoT Podcast EP28 The Women In Comedy Festival 2017 Edition Plus New Music from Scott H. Biram

Posted on April 28, 2017 by nzaino

Last year, I was sad to see one of my favorite festivals, the Women In Comedy Festival, take a hiatus. “Hiatus” can mean...... 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

Department of Tangents Podcast Ep9 – Reformed Whores and Music from Tom Snyder

Posted on July 2, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

Reformed Whores is a really fun, silly, raunchy duo currently based in New York City. Les Claypool of Primus is a big fan,...... Read More

Department of Tangents Podcast Ep8 – Musician Robbie Fulks and a Song from Reformed Whores

Posted on June 15, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

There is nothing Robbie Fulks lacks as a musician. He is a talented flat picker as a guitarist, and a voice that can...... Read More

New Release Roundup: Josh Gondelman, Reformed Whores, Iggy Pop, Dave Cobb, and Richmond Fontaine

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

COMEDY 1. Josh Gondelman Physical Whisper I was at the taping for this, and Gondelman was very much on his game. He’s a...... Read More