Bakotunes
Bakotunes podcast features celebrity interviews, candid conversations and musings about music, movies from the past to the present. Hyperlocal and global. Anything goes. Hosted by Matt Munoz. Sponsored by Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm - CHAIN | COHN | CLARK
Episodes
137 episodes
Cedrick Bixler-Zavala
Unearthed and released from the Bakotunes underground vault! A previously unreleased interview with Cedrick Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta, At The Drive-In, Zavalaz! Recorded in 2013 just before his Bakersfield tour stop in support of h...
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Les Claypool
Another beauty from the Bako vault! Bakotunes welcomes Primus bassist and musical visionary, Les Claypool! Enjoy a nice slice of cheesy, gooey, Primus goodness with memories, music and more. Recorded during the band's final Primus in 3D ...
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Tommy Chong
My full interview with the one-and-only Tommy Chong has finally been released! In this episode, Tommy and I discuss everything from his early years with Cheech & Chong, opening for the Rolling Stones, his time in at Taft California C...
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Louie Cruz Beltran: Paint The Rhythm
Bakotunes welcomes Bakersfield and SoCal percussionist, vocalist, bandleader and painter, Louie Cruz Beltran! Meet Louie and get to know his artistry, his adventures in the music industry, and the art of making music in the studio with s...
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Boz Scaggs / Michael McDonald
PLEASE LISTEN CLOSELY TO INTRO FOR INFO ON HOW TO HELP CELEIGH CHAPMAN AND JIMMY ESPINOZA (THEE MIDNITERS) - BOTH PREVIOUS GUESTS FEATURED ON BAKOTUNES WHO LOST THEIR HOMES IN THE LA FIRES. THANK YOU!---------------Bakot...
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Celeigh Chapman
1/11/25: PLEASE DONATE TO CELEIGH’S GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/63523c18 CELEIGH AND HER PARTNER LOST THEIR HOME IN THE LA FIRES. PLEASE SHARE!————Bakotunes welcome Los Angeles country s...
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Liz Ohanesian: Party Like a Journalist
Liz Ohanesian is an acclaimed veteran freelance writer and DJ who knows where most of the bodies are hidden in LA. If the name sounds familiar, it's because you're one of the many who came across her byline in the coolest of the free indie rags...
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Greg Mack (1580 KDAY) and The Rap Radio Revolution
Greg Mack (The Mack Attack) is a legendary radio personality and music Program Director (PD) known for his contributions to the development of West Coast hip-hop and the popularization of ...
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George "The Giant" McArthur Returns: Welcome To My Nightmares!
George "The Giant" McArthur is back with his Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders Oct. 11-12, 8-19, 25-26 (2024) at 314 Norris Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93308! This year's George has expanded his spooky collection to include a True...
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Halloween with The Adame Family
A Bakotunes Halloween classic with Moe Adame from Bakersfield death rock legends, Burning Image! For film fans of E. Elias Merhige classic 1991 arthouse splatter flick "Begotten." Plus - music by Burning Image! Info: mattomunoz@gmail.com
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Melvin (NOFX): No Quitting in Punk Rock!
NOFX is saying goodbye?! WTF? NO! F**K THAT!Melvin AKA Eric Melvin is co-founder and guitarist for the SoCal punk legends NOFX. It's hard to imagine a punk rock existence without a new NOFX album and tou...
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The Goo Goo Muck's Bakersfield Backstory
By now everybody knows the "Goo Goo Muck" through Netflix's "Wednesday" series! Get the scoop on Mento Buru's Skalloween! The ep features a tribute to Bakersfield's very own Buck Owens ("It's...
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28th Annual Village Fest: Bakersfield's Party of the Year!
Get a preview of one of Bakersfield's longest-running fundraising events, Village Fest, happening Sept. 7, 2024 at the Kern County Museum. Village Fest steering committee member, Miranda Whitworth stops by to give us a preview of this hu...
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Rebecca Esparza: Off The Rails 2nd Anniversary!
It's a celebration! Rebecca Esparza is the owner of Off The Rails Tap Lounge, located at 1517 18th St. in downtown Bakersfield, CA. Rebecca reflects on her decision to follow her dreams and bring some much needed culture ...
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Dr. Jasmeet Bains: California State Assembly, 35th District
IT'S AN REAL TALK/BAKOTUNES ELECTION 2024 PODCLASH!Dr. Jasmeet Bains is an American physician also serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 35th district
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Rudy Parris: Tribute to Merle Haggard (Aug. 3)
Event Preview: Central Valley musician Rudy Parris (The Voice, season 3) phones in from the road for a preview of his all-star Merle Haggard tribute - "
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Luz Elena Mendoza (Y La Bamba)
Luz Elena Mendoza of Y La Bamba is finally on Bakotunes! This interview has been in the works for over a year well worth the wait. If you're familiar with her rich body of work, you already know how brilliant it is. If you don't, ...
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Miranda Whitworth: Live and On The Record!
Miranda Whitworth is a veteran Bakersfield media and marketing professional. Originally from Salt Lake City, her story is one many can relate to...One day you're in college on a debate scholarship, the next you decide to leave your home ...
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Gustavo Arellano: NAHJ 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo
Gustavo Arellano is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, food critic, and columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He's also a trusted homie and colleague. D...
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B3: The Beast of Bakersfield!
Brandon Benavides, who goes by the stage name B3, is a Bakersfield/SoCal based lyricist and rapper who believes in the power of his music. His 2023 album, "Mark of The Beast" stands a testament to his dedication to the demands of ...
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The Summertime Playlist Podclash!
It's another Bakotunes / Real Talk Podclash! We're on vacation! It's the first day of summer! Happy Solstice! Miranda Whitworth is a veteran radio personality, TV producer and multimedia journali...
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Bakersfield Museum of Art After Dark Celebrates PRIDE!
Lauren Marty is the Marketing & Communications Manager at Bakersfield Museum of Art. In this episode, we'll get a preview of BMOA's Art After Dark Celebrates PRIDE event on June 27! Get your tickets NOW! Will sel...
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The Bakersfield PRIDE Podclash!
IT'S A BAKOTUNES/REAL TALK BAKERSFIELD PRIDE PODCLASH!Wendy Garay is a Bakersfield City School District Teacher and LGBTQ+ Student Resource Support Provider for BCSD. Wendy (who identifies as Queer), holds the distinc...
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