The Fisch Bowl

Robert Kurtzman and Marcy King on Marshmallow

Send us Fan MailDive into this episode of the Fisch Bowl with Robert Kurtzman and Marcy King, where we discuss their upcoming film, Marshmallow, as well as their use of practical effects, movie adaptations, and experiences on the sets of other projects.Support the show

Dying For Living: The Experiences of Patrick Kilpatrick

Send us Fan MailOn his third interview with the Fisch Bowl, actor Patrick Kilpatrick talks about his experiences in the acting world in films like Last Man Standing, working alongside household names like Christopher Walken and Bruce Willis, and his upcoming film currently in the production stage, Dying For Living.Support the show

Jack Horner: The Rise of the Underground

Send a textDive into part two of our casual conversation with Jack Horner from The Dirt, where we discuss the underground music world up against the mainstream, as well notable bands in the scene, film scores, and the effect word of mouth has on art.Support the show

Chaos, Culture, And The Sound Of Dissent

Send a textEver hear a lyric that flips on the light in a dark room? Jack Horner of the UK psychedelic duo The Dirt joins us to unpack Monkey Punch, a live-wire album tracked in just two days that insists albums should feel like stories, not shuffled singles. We dive into the line that’s still ringing in our heads—“Protons neutrons controlled by morons”—and use it as a compass for a bigger conversation about unity over division, resisting performative outrage, and building spaces where disagreement can breathe without turning toxic.Jack pulls back the curtain on process: recording live without a drummer, trusting first takes, and partnering with producer Jason Shaw to preserve grit, air, and momentum. We talk about why some songs need six and a half minutes, why vinyl’s 42-minute canvas still shapes better narratives, and how algorithmic skimming flattens meaning. If you’ve ever missed the feeling of flipping a record, this one’s for you.Culture threads through every riff. We map the parallels between long-form music and slow cinema—think Blade Runner and the rare sequel that dared to stretch time—arguing that patience isn’t a luxury, it’s a creative weapon. From social media’s shrinking attention spans to the resilience of underground scenes in the UK, US, and Japan, we make the case for art that outlasts the scroll. Monkey Punch is protest you can hum, a reminder that chaos can clarify when it’s channeled with care.Hit play to hear how a minimalist setup carries maximal intent, why the underground still matters, and how storytelling structure can turn an album into a world. If this conversation moves you, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves long songs, and leave a quick review—your words help keep the signal strong.Support the show

Helicon, Sitar, And The Sound That Stings

Send a textEver hear a sitar slice through a wall of guitars and think, this belongs in a film? We went deep with Helicon’s John Paul Hughes to map how a Glasgow psych band turns orchestral tension into thunderous finales, why beauty lives inside noise, and how structure makes chaos hit harder on stage. From the Beatles’ psychedelic turn to Brian Jones’s restless curiosity, we explore the instruments, scenes, and accidents that shape Helicon’s sound.John shares an exclusive: the band was invited to help recreate and expand music from Brian Jones’s lost 1967 soundtrack, transforming fragmentary cues into fully realized pieces—one razor-bright sitar theme, one wild harmonica burner, and one dirge-like organ work—planned for release on Jones’s birthday. We also talk shop about curfews, timing, and rehearsing the “improvised” parts until they breathe, so finales land before the lights snap on. The conversation spirals through film culture—love for scores, skepticism toward biopics—and a candid take on authenticity, legacy, and why making music for yourself is still the only compass that lasts.Looking ahead, Helicon is building a new chapter with LA producer Al Lover, blending breakbeats, dub textures, and electronica into their sitar-and-guitar surge—a lineage closer to Primal Scream’s XTRMNTR than purist psych. Along the way we shout out key influences and peers, from Spacemen 3, Mogwai, and the Jesus and Mary Chain to modern torchbearers keeping the drone, dream, and feedback alive.If cinematic psych, lost soundtracks, and the craft behind explosive live sets light you up, press play. Then tap follow, share it with a friend who loves bold guitar music, and leave a review telling us which psych record you’d want scored for the screen.Support the show