Two Dudes and Killer Tunes
Two Dudes and Killer Tunes
KAL E KALISZEWSKI and NEIL A WILLIAMS
The Garage Band of Podcasts.In this podcast, Two Dudes invite guests to discuss shows we have seen and to catch up on what has been going on. What are the most memorable moments, favorite venues, upcoming shows, and bands on the horizon
TDaKT: S4 EP8 Brian Perrone
In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome Brian Perrone to the Green Room. Kal and Brian met over Instagram but this is the first time meeting in person. Although they were two of the original 50 to see Tool at Lollapalooza '93 on the Second Stage at Milan Dragway in Milan, MI. Listen in as they remember "The Storm" from that day. Brian is an accomplished local musician who writes songs, plays keys, and also a pretty killer drummer. Listen in as they talk about how Brian got is start in music at a young age, his burnout high school years, and the EP he just released. Brian played a show at Detroit's Eastern Market Brewing Co. the night before and gets into some of his upcoming shows as well. Make sure to check him out on his socials.
Jul 14
1 hr 7 min
TDaKT: S4 EP7 Robyn and Jason, Hard G Comedy
In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome Robyn and Jason Gilleran of Hard G Comedy to the Green Room. Kal has been following this Comic Duo for a couple of years now and was finally able to get them in the studio. They perform shows all over the US and Robyn's set has been referred to as "filthy" on more than one occasion, she has buttons to prove it. Check out their socials to see when they are performing near you. Make sure to check this one out to see their Forever Five's, always fun when you have two guests and dueling lists.
Jun 30
55 min
TDaKT: S4 EP6 Brian Maloney
In this episode, the Two Dudes welcomed Brian Maloney via Zoom. If you don't know Brian, he is the driving force behind the Sonic Coast and Sonic Detroit. If you want to know anything about Michigan Music, Brian is your guy. Brian started out in radio after graduating from Specs Howard and spent time throughout the US at various radio stations. Kal and Brian connected a few years ago and the Two Dudes have been wanting him on our show for a while now. They talked about the incredible concert season around Detroit this summer, some cool old venues that are no longer around or hanging on by a thread, and when Brian can get back into town so they can all hit a show together. This episode was Pure Michigan.
Jun 16
52 min
TDaKT: S4 EP5 Because Hearn F#cked Up
In this episode, the Two Dudes go without a guest for the first time in Season 4. After collaborating with Craig Hearn of We Are Soccer at the Dog and Pony Show Brewing in Royal Oak, Craig realized the audio didn't work. The Two Dudes love these episodes and talked about the Dog and Pony Show five year anniversary celebration going on right now, the upcoming World Cup, the Primus show, and Bourbon & Beyond coming up in September. Make sure to check this one out to see what the Two Dudes have coming up this Summer.
Jun 2
1 hr 2 min
TDaKT: S4 EP4 Brittany and Dana
In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome fellow podcaster Brittany Racine and Dana Anderson to the Green Room. Kal originally met these two in February when Brittany hosted a Coffee and Collab event at Dana's Studio, Pure Barre in Brighton, MI. The event was centered around business owners and creatives goalsetting for '26, which Kal used for the TDaKT S4 Strategy. They talked about how Brittany came up with the idea for her podcast, Might Get Loud which Dana was the first guest on. Just like TDaKT, they had to rerecord it due to "Technical Difficulties" (Operator Error). Make sure to give it a Follow. Listen in to hear who their first concert was, what concerts they have coming up, and who makes their Forever Five. Spoiler, there a couple of crossovers with these two. This episode talks the most Country since S1 EP3 with Paul Kaliszewski, not that that's a bad thing.
May 19
50 min
TDaKT: S4 EP3 Gabby
In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome Gabby back to the show. Gabby was on S1 EP5 with Black Note Graffiti during our first ever Zoom episode. Gabby fronts this rock band from Ann Arbor and they have played BurnFest A2 multiple times and also played at Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids. As if Gabby wasn't busy enough, she started fronting the metal band, Annex Void. It is amazing to hear the death metal screams coming from Gabby and still have no idea how she does it. Annex Void will be playing at Upheaval Festival this year, on the same bill as Gojira. We have always been one of Gabby's biggest fans since we first met her three years ago and have been keeping an eye on her ever since. Gabby has a cool Forever Five, make sure to check out the Spotify Playlist for this episode.
May 5
44 min
TDaKT: S4 EP2 Sarah Mudry
In this episode, the Two Dudes welcomed Sarah Mudry to the Green Room. Kal and Neil have known Sarah dating back to their UDM Soccer days.Sarah spent a lot of time in Colorado and has seen a ton of shows at Red Rocks. She is also a huge Phish fan and has gone Phishin’ all over, including a pretty crazy roadtrip to Florida.We were all over the place with this one, from UDM road trips in the vans with Kal driving, Sarah’s MS diagnosis, her Forever Five, and so much more.
Apr 21
45 min
TDaKT: S4 EP1 Chris and Benner
In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome two Canadian dudes to kick off Season 4. Chris Giroux and Benner of Black Fawn Distribution joined from Hamilton, Ontario via Zoom. Given Kal's travels through Ontario over the last year, it seemed like a great way to get things started on TDaKT's 3rd Anniversary. Kal met Chris on Instagram because a shared follower, TDaKT S2 EP25 Alum, Peter DiStefano of Porno for Pyros, who is currently in the Psychedelic Furs. After some back and forth, Kal and Chris met in Hamilton and talked music, concerts, movies, and everything in between. This one runs a bit long at 1:45, but when Benner brings a three ring binder of ticket stubs you take your time. Chris and Benner go 1 vs 1 on their Forever Five's with no repeats, so this Playlist is going to be so Swet. These four need to plan a Detroit concert along with another episode of TDaKT from the Green Room, stay tuned.
Apr 7
1 hr 46 min
TDaKT: S3 EP24 Season in Review
In this episode, the Two Dudes review Season 3 in the finale episode. Listen in as they talk about their favorite episodes, concerts, and Killer Tunes of the Season. It is still hard to believe that we are finishing up Season 3 and Year 3 of TDaKT and want to thank everyone for following along with us. Make sure to check this one out to see what TDaKT has coming up for Season 4. It is already shaping up to be our biggest yet.
Jan 13
1 hr 56 min
TDaKT: S3 Ep23 DMC
In this episode, the Two Dudes welcome the King of Rock, DMC to the show. Kal had met DMC 2.5 years prior at Motor City Comic Con when DMC gave him his email after signing the Run DMC / Beastie Boys that is featured in all TDaKT episodes. This one runs a little over an hour as they talk about the phenomenon that "Christmas In Hollis" has become, what it was like to bring Hip Hop to the world, and so much more. Make sure to listen in to find out who is in DMCs Forever Five and what show the Two Dudes and DMC plan to meet up at for a Tailgate Episode next Summer.
Dec 30, 2025
1 hr 2 min
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