HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In this episode, we welcome ⁠Salem⁠—a guitarist, photographer, and certified horror movie expert—to the Malfunktion Universe! From forming her first band, Stone Wolf, to her current role in the unforgettable, wonderfully chaotic ⁠The Wee-Beasties⁠, Salem takes us through her musical journey and how she fell in love with playing. She shares the story behind releasing her solo EP ⁠"i wrote this for you"⁠ after Stone Wolf ended, what inspired her to shake things up, and the events that lead to her invitation to join The Beasties. But Salem’s artistry doesn’t end with music; she’s also a brilliant photographer. We get into her love for old cameras, how the music scene catapulted her from emo selfies to professional gigs, and why she’s rarely seen without her camera. We also dive into all the movies Mal has been watching this Halloween season. Perfect timing for Salem to stop by the pod for a horror movie chat with ⁠Uncle Jesse⁠ right before Halloween! Come along and Join the ride! // Follow SALEM: @salem.snaps Bandcamp The Wee Beasties - Spotify // Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected]

This week, Uncle Jesse is back and we catch up on life, music, and everything in between. Jesse's on a mission to conquer Metallica songs and perfect guitar tones for THE ROOMMATES new single, while Mal's deep into UFO conspiracies—because who isn't wondering what’s up with the sky these days? Plus, Jesse shares what she saw on her mushroom trip (spoiler: no one cares, but we laughed anyway). Come along and join the ride! // Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] // Other Projects I’m Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram

In this compelling episode, historian and educator Erin is back on the pod to delve deep into the enigmatic Betty and Barney Hill case, one of the most intriguing UFO/UAP incidents in history. Together, we explore various theories surrounding the case, including extraterrestrial involvement, interdimensional beings, and potential government experiments. The conversation also broadens to discuss the overall UFO/UAP phenomenon, its historical context, and its intersections with societal fears and governmental actions during the Cold War era. I've always been intrigued with the UFO/UAP phenomenon and enjoy discussing the subject in detail with people who are not afraid to explore the topic with an open mind. Highlights from the Episode: Erin’s Insights: As a historian, Erin provides a nuanced perspective on the Betty and Barney Hill case, grounding the discussion in historical facts and societal trends. Deep Dive into Theories: The episode navigates through multiple theories, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding UFO/UAP phenomena. Historical Contextualization: By linking the case to broader historical events like the Cold War and civil rights movement, the conversation highlights how external factors shape and influence UFO narratives. Quotes by Erin from Episode: "Anything that a society fears or any monsters that a society has for themselves, whether they're aliens or ghosts or whatever, I think it's a direct reflection on what's going on in that society at the time." "Gaslighting is so common. It's a legitimate psychological term of art, where you convince people that they're crazy, and they don't know what they're talking about." Come along & join the ride! Connect with Erin: Instagram   Connect with MalFunktion: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected]

What’s up 2024!? We have an awesome episode to start the new year! Listen in on this convo I have with childhood friend and recent Jeopardy contestant Erin Gold. We reminisce on our small town upbringing, Religion, UFOs and more… We don’t waste any time getting to the good stuff this year! Come along and join the ride! Follow Erin! Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects I’m Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram

On this episode, The Roommates and I mic'd up our car convo on our drive down to San Antonio this past August as we embarked on our 2023 Mini Tour! Join us as we explore a wide range of topics, from our insatiable Buc-ee's obsession to the dynamics of bug duty in marriage. We'll even delve into our audacious plan of relocating to Forks, Washington, to become the ultimate Twilight Tour Guide Hosts. And of course, the trip would not be complete without some traffic chaos in downtown Austin. Come along and join the ride! Like, for real! FOLLOW THE ROOMMATES: InstagramSpotify Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects I’m Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast

We're back! Jesse and I catch up after our brief hiatus. Come along and join the ride! Shout outs: The Roommates Ottoman Turks Loveship Follow Jesse Here: Instagram - @jesseamaze123 Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast

This week on the podcast, Jesse and I have an amazing conversation with Jakob Hemström from the post-rock band Oh Hiroshima. Jakob gives us the backstory on how he originally got into music as a teenager, Oh Hiroshima’s origins, and how the band has transformed over time. We also talk about each of their albums, the creative process for each one, and how he approaches writing music in general. Other topics we cover: Their two week tour run supporting God is an Astronaut, His DYI approach to the band, his current gear rundown, signing with Napalm Records, and more! We have been jamming this band for several years now, so this one was particularly special for us. Come along and join the ride! Follow Oh Hiroshima Here: Instagram // @ohhiroshima Facebook // Click Here Twitter // Click Here Spotify // Click Here Follow Jesse Here: Instagram // @jesseamaze123 Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram Email: [email protected]

This week on the pod, Jesse is back for a wholesome chat about life and music. We reminisce on the early Facebook era before it tore families apart and being a part of the last generation that grew up before the internet. We also unpack some of our past emo wardrobe choices, including the 6+ year stint where all I wore was skinny jeans, vans, and v necks.  We then proceed to get mushy talking about our journey being in a band together, more specifically, the role Jesse played in forming The Roommates.   And to cap off the episode, Jesse shows me a new song that has captured her soul as of late off the album called Rebirth by The Jon Hill Project. I’ve updated the MalFunktion Current Rotation playlist with this entire album on it. This is an album you listen to from start to finish. Another favorite of mine off the album is Drinking and Cleaning.  Come along and join the ride!  Follow Jesse Here: @jesseamaze123  MALFUNKTION CURRENT ROTATION  Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects I’m Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast

This week on the pod we have tattoo artist, Dre Li, joining me in the studio! A very inspiring guest, Dre is a prominent tattoo artist based here in Dallas, Tx where she and her wife own and operate their own tattoo shop called “Electric Feels Studio."  Get the backstory on where Dre grew up and her journey to becoming the tattoo artist she is today. We dive into her tattooing process, how she built her brand, opening up her own women-ran business, and more. I was particularly interested in learning how she combats negative thoughts relating to her confidence in pursuing art as a full time career. Being a fellow queer, we also dive into topics like how she met her wife and how she realized she was gay after being called out by her high school boyfriend's mom over her Britney Spears obsession. And to cap off our conversation, we realize our shared love for pickleball even though neither of us have actually played a single game of pickleball yet, and contemplate if aliens are competitive. Yes, aliens. This was a really great convo. We cover so many topics - serious to funny. Especially for artist out there, this is a great convo to listen in on. It was a treat getting to learn about Dre's journey and how she has established herself as a highly sought-after artist in the tattoo industry. I can’t wait for y’all to listen. Come along and join the ride! Follow Dre Here: Instagram: @dre.dayli  // @electric.feels.studio Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects I’m Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast

We have a banger of an episode this week with friend and fellow bandmate Marisa Saltzgiver stopping by the studio! A certified Drumming Extraordinaire, Marisa plays drums AND bass in our band The Roommates. We get the scoop on Marisa’s musical background and influences, taking it back to where it all started for her - from being a Hillary Duff stan to learning “Swing Swing” by All American Rejects on a full kit in High School that catalyzed her passion for playing drums. We talk about her childhood in general, growing up in small town Illinois - being queer and how she handled that, growing up in the Catholic church, and how she made her way to Texas after high school and found different bands to play in through Craigslist (WHAAAAT!???!?). Then to cap things off by Marisa sharing some of her experiences with psychedelic plant medicine, more specifically the time she met “God” during a DMT trip (this gets so good, yall). Other topics we cover: early 2000 Christian Metal Band phase, POGs, creating healthy habits, Marsia pursing her Bachelor’s degree, and more! Come along and join the ride! Follow Marisa Here: Instagram: @msaltzgiver Follow our band The Roommates Here: Spotify Instagram Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected]