Dr. Marnie had the pleasure of reuniting with her fellow musicologist, college roommate and very dear friend Miss Gina Z back in March for a special P&C interview session.

A little about us:
Once upon a time back in '99, I needed a replacement for my vacating roommate and Gina needed a place to live. We didn't know each other; we shared an Art History class and sometimes sat next to each other. One day I asked her for a pen, we struck up a conversation and on the way out of class I mentioned I needed a roommate, she said, "really?" and that's how it all began. 

We were a perfect match. It was she who inspired me to put in the hours at KDVS so I could get a 2am show just like her. We never had a fight the entire time we lived together and only once did I drink her fruit punch without her permission. When she moved in, she saw my Farisa organ in the corner and mentioned that she plays the drum. I said, "bring those bitches over and lets jam!" So she asked her parents to bring her drum kit next time they visited her from L.A. and they did. It wasn't long before we developed a setlist and had our first B.P. (band practice). We tested the waters to see how much we could get away with before the manager would chew us but that day wouldn't come for another 2 or so years. From that day on, we'd have B.P. whenever we wanted to, made numerous recordings, experimented with vocals (only after a couple of beers to help hide the shame), wrote our own songs and had a crapload of fun the whole time. Our lineup often changed and sometimes included other friends and family members. The glory ended when Gina decided that she was too good for this town and moved back to L.A. (grumble grumble…)

The amount of fun I had in Apt. 213 should probably be illegal and doing a joint popcast with Gina was a total blast. Lets all tell her that she needs to move back up to Norcal and get the band back together. In the meantime, enjoy this popcast and make sure you stick around to the end for a special little treat (I apologize in advance for all the missed notes…).
Click here to view a menagerie of never-before-seen photos of the Falsies in apartment 213.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
1. Boys: Shonen Knife
2. Hanky Panky: Joan Jett
3. 96 Tears: Question Mark & the Mysterians
4. I Love You My Farfisa: Electrelane
5. Go Bananas: DQE
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6. Nice Day For A Sulk: Belle & Sebastian
7. Febreeze: The Falsies
8. Anarchy in the U.K.: The Sex Pistols
9. Blitzkrieg Bop: Yo La Tengo
10. Now I Can Smile: The Minders
11. C.O.C.O.: COCO
12. Can't You See That He's Mine: The Bristols
13. Pollen: Mirah
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14. Rock n' Roll McDonalds: Wesley Willis
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15. bonus track

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POPCAST #536 TREATS THE FOLLOWING: The times when you find there is nothing more to do but stand back and watch things unfold. And heartburn.

RECOMMENDED USE: If you find yourself with your hands tied behind your back, wanting to fix something you know you can't, sometimes its better to walk away with a sweet song in your pocket and hope for a better day. Also, warm brownies with vanilla ice cream on top don't hurt either.
Photo credit: Lil' Bruder

ADDITIONAL NOTES: La Roux will make you want to wear plastic hair and geometric jewelry. This is a good thing.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
1. Thirteen: The Antlers
2. Slim Slow Slider: Van Morrison
3. In Ear Park: The Department of Eagles
4. Lady Daydream: Twin Sister
5. Trouble: Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions
6. Young Bride: Midlake
7. Your Protector: The Fleet Foxes
8. Oh No: Lavender Diamond
9. Another Likely Story: Au Revoir Simone
10. New Round: Beck
11. Future Primitive: Papercuts
12. In For The Kill: La Roux

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