Sanity Lounge

Cris Jacobs | From The Bridge to The 8x10 & Everything in Between

🎸 EPISODE 80 — CRIS JACOBS! 80 episodes in, and we couldn't have asked for a better guest to celebrate this one with! Baltimore's own Cris Jacobs joined us in the Loung

Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge | Music, Poetry & Baltimore

Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge joins us in the Lounge for a conversation about his life, music, writing, his time with the Kelly Bell Band, Honest Lee Soul, and plenty more

Skribe | Garage Folk, Homemade Instruments & Making Music His Own Way

Skribe joins us in the Lounge for Episode 78. We sit down with Annapolis musician Aaron Yealdhall, better known as Skribe, to talk about his music, his DIY approach, th

BUSSI Returns with the Full Band

BUSSI is back in the Lounge — and this time they brought the full band. Tommy Sinbazo first joined us solo way back on Episode 10. He returned with Erik Woodworth as BU

BJ Kerwin — Behind the Kit with Candlebox & The Last Year

We had BJ Kerwin in the Lounge for a conversation about music, drums, touring, and everything in between. BJ has spent years behind the kit, including playing with Cand

Dan Wallace | North by Northwest, Live Music & Sanity Cinema

We welcomed Dan Wallace to the Lounge for another Sanity Cinema episode, where we took a deep dive into Alfred Hitchcock's classic North by Northwest. Dan joined us for

Building the First Woodshed Festival

In this episode, Sparks, Ricky Wise, and Quack join us to talk about launching the first Woodshed Festival at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. We discuss the vision beh

Chris Hartman & Liz Rawlings | The Story Behind Let’s Go! Music Festival

We had Chris Hartman and Liz Rawlings of Let’s Go! Music Festival in the Lounge for a deep dive into the festival's history and the current lineup. As the brother-and-si

Judy Neff — Science, Beer & the Story of Checkerspot Brewing

In this episode, we sit down with Judy Neff, co-owner and head brewer of Checkerspot Brewing Company. We talk about her PhD in microbiology, the origins of Checkerspot B

Sam Sessa — WTMD, Baltimore Music History & The Events That Shaped It

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Sessa for a conversation about WTMD, Baltimore music history, and the projects and events he’s helped organize throughout the years.

Sanity Cinema — The 13th Warrior with John Rallo

John Rallo is back in the Lounge for another Sanity Cinema episode. This time we’re talking about the 1999 film The 13th Warrior — the cult classic starring Antonio Band

Mariah Bonner — Live Performance and Conversation

We had Mariah Bonner in the Lounge for a conversation and an intimate live performance. Mariah brought a unique set, singing in English, French, and Spanish, with Marcu

Fitzkee Brothers — Live Performance and Conversation

In this episode, we’re joined by the Fitzkee Brothers for a conversation and a one-hour live performance recorded in the Lounge. We talk about their music, their process

Ed Hough — Drummer & Band Leader

In this episode, we sit down with Ed Hough, a Baltimore-based drummer known for his work with Smooth Kentucky, Ed Hough’s Allman Brother Collective, and Ed Hough's Dead C

Big Meadow — Live Music and Conversation

We had @BigMeadow in the Lounge for conversation and a live performance. We talked about the band’s sound, what they’ve been working on, and their upcoming album releas

Marcus Dagan — Piano and Conversation

In this episode, we’re joined by pianist and composer Marcus Dagan for a conversation and live performance in the Lounge. We talk about his career, musical influences, a

Gravediggers Biscuits — Live Music and Conversation

In this episode, we’re joined by Gravedigger’s Biscuits, featuring members of Iron Boss, From the Hills, and Jade. We talk about their sound, how the project came togeth

Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band — Funk, Jam & Live Energy

In this episode, we’re joined by Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band, a Baltimore funk-rock/jam band known for groove-driven songs and improvisation. We talk about how the band

Piedmonsters — Live Blues & Conversation

In Episode 62, we’re joined by Piedmonsters for music and conversation. We talked about Piedmont blues, their sound, how the band formed, and what’s next — plus a live p

Predator (1987) | Sanity Cinema (Recorded in 2024)

This Sanity Cinema episode was recorded in 2024 and sat unreleased — until now. We revisit Predator (1987) and talk through what makes it a classic, from the cast and se