What is Reality? Thats the question the celebrated comedy group The Firesign Theatre asked and we were fortunate enough to hang out in co-founder Phil Proctor's reality in this episode, totally engulfed in his hilarious and dangerous tales. From his start as a child actor in New York television and Broadway to acting with the likes of Jack Nicholson and Orson Welles to more recently voice acting for Pixar movies and the long-running animated series, "Rugrats", Phil had lots to tell. Did we mention his 3 grammy nominations? The Firesign Theatre's album, "Don't Crush That Dwarf, Pass The Pliers" being inducted into the Library of Congress? Or his surviving the first gangland massacre in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 70s? It sounds almost beyond reality, right? But no friends, it's all here in this wild 90 minutes so augment your reality and jump right in. It's your Lucky Day!
Resurgence: Portamento, Dudeamento, And Beavis & Butthead
Back in the saddle again after the 6 month sabbatical, the Dream Regime celebrates their Resurgence with an unexpected discussion of all things Italian, or most all things, or at least the important ones! Including tales of Thanksgiving in Vienna, country feasts in Umbria, New York theater coming to Sonoma County AND a Beavis and Butthead commentary on Tom's music video "I Never Wanna Grow Up." With "Bad As Me", "Semi-Suite" and stellar covers of "Alice", "Tango 'Til They're Sore" and Marc Ribot's Bella Ciao. Happy Holidays, folks!
Unrequited Love: Orange Barrel, Black Oak Arkansas And Getting Dumped At The Airport
The Dream Regime is back after an unexpected 6 month hiatus with this last recording we did in June of 2022. This time around we tripped fantastic on the familiar topic of unrequited love, sharing stories of our own heart breaks and listening to some appropriate tunes from Tom. With Dead and Lovely, Black Wings, Black Rider and a surprise segment from the documentary on avante garde theater director, Robert Wilson. Feel the love, Folks!
Classic Confetti: Tom Terrific, Gilbert Gottfried, And Lucky Day Playing From My Tombstone
This one's for all our die-hard Tom Wait's fans out there with the classic Dream Regime Lineup picking a favorite song from each decade and expounding on the effect Tom has had on our lives. Leaving a place in our hearts and feeling the gratitude to be walking on the same planet as our Muse, Bill also reads a very moving share from a Trucker fan posted on the Tom Waits Fan Page. Feel the Love, Folks!
Anxiety Attack: Repercussions, Scuba Thing In My Mouth And Ice Has Been Discontinued
The dream regime is back at it, this time delving into the bottom of anxiety, fear and the opposites - Trust and the holy now rodeo. Including a few hilarious panic attack tales, a recap of the origins of the podcast and an outstanding cover of "In the Neighborhood" by Peter Gabriel. It's another fun hour of delirious conversation on the music of Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan we so love!
Nostalgia: Meatloaf, The Royal Chair, And Bob On The Run
Once again the Dream Regime, now five strong, leaps into another sideways conversation about all things nostalgia and conjures up some classic Tom Waits tunes. With a tribute to the recently deceased MeatLoaf and his cover of "Martha", it's another hour of camaraderie, conviviality and conundrums galore. Feel the Love, folks!
Sustainable Bacon: Bertolt Brecht, Caps For Kids And A Round Orb Of Air
The Dream Regime reunites, now five strong, to start the New Year with a robust discussion on resilience, pig farming and the fifth Beatle. With lots of great songs including a cover of 'Trampled Rose' by Robert Plant and Allison Krause. It's a 3 theme song episode folks, which says it all. Feel the Love!
Leprechaun Land: Sad Christmas Songs, Live Nude Modeling And All Toms In The Barroom
Spreading a bit of Holiday cheer mixed with sadness, the Dream Regime minus Da Scherm falls backwards into choral versions of some Tom Waits' classics. With a wee side trip into Bob's front annual Leprechaun Land front porch extravaganza, it's a holiday episode even the kids can enjoy. Feel the love, folks!
The Kraken Man Can: Taphephobia, Halloween Santa, And Whistlin' Past The Graveyard
Happy Halloween and dia de los muertos folks! After a long break the Dream Regime plus Mr. Very Young and Very Cool return to dive back into the love, the laughter, the tragedy and the poignant deliciousness of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennans' all hallowed eves repertoire. Sharing childhood Trick or Treat memories this one's also a tribute to James' Mom (RIP) who recently left to join the majority. Death, Love, and Rebirth has nothing on us. Feel the love folks!
9/11: Whistlin' Down The Wind With The Dude And The Dame
In honor of the 20th Anniversary, the Dream Regime, minus the Fairy Podmother, plus the Very Young and Very Cool Bob, pay tribute to all the souls who left us that tragic day. Feel the Love, Folks.
Conundrum: Lies, Odd Jobs And The Coolness Factor
We start Season 8 with the Dream Machine +1 as Bob, our new regular from Chicago and the creator of Waits Waits Don't Tom Me, joins us for a robust discussion about the discombobulated conundrums that surround Tom Waits. We're talking the Trolley Dilemma, Beat Poets, Anthems, Characters in Danger, Jobs I never thought I'd have as a child, "Jitterbug Boy", "Face To The Highway", Dead Heads, Parrot Heads, Confetti Heads and looking good without a shirt. Start the Party!
Totally Tom 4Ever: Lucinda, The Professor & Mary Ann, Not To Mention 9 Year Old Hindu Boys
One from the vault during International Women's Day. Full of pirated surprises and unexpected tracks. Enough said. Step right up and feel the Confetti, folks!
