Episodes
Published 08/04/23
Published 07/20/23
Corey Parks, legendary bassist, half of one of the greatest hard-rock guitar and bass duos in the band Nashville Pussy and leader of the supergroup Chelsea Girls, shares a lifetime of rock ’n’ roll stories with LG. From what it felt like to ride the roller coaster of success in a touring band playing 316 shows in their first year, to being taken under the wing of rock icon Lemmy, of the band Motorhead. Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at...
Published 06/09/22
Published 06/09/22
Join LG in this intimate shit talking episode on what it’s been like managing 8 drummers, 5 bassists, 2 keys players, and 2 guitarists in the first year back out on the road, “post” covid. LG’s here to answer your questions! What’s it like out there? Does tour still work? Are you making any money? What’s with the rotating line up? Is everything OK? Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at www.earthquakerdevices.com! Support this podcast and women in audio...
Published 06/02/22
LG continues her conversation with Fabi Reyna, founder and CEO of She Shreds Media, songwriter and guitarist for Reyna Tropical, Savila and third guitarist for Sleater-Kinney in part two of this episode. LG and Fabi discuss the huge impact She Shreds Magazine had on guitar culture and the doors it opened for Fabi as a guitarist and band leader. Fabi talks about the challenges and joys of showing up as a gay icon in the Latin culture space, and what it's been like playing guitar in...
Published 05/26/22
Fabi Reyna, founder and CEO of She Shreds Media, songwriter and guitarist for Reyna Tropical, Savila and third guitarist for Sleater-Kinney, shares her experience growing up a queer, woman of color, without music community or representation and how that led her to move to Portland Oregon and start She Shreds Magazine. Fabi talks about the intentions behind She Shreds, the community it has created and the importance of being an innovator. Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this...
Published 05/19/22
Part 2 of LG’s interview with Bat Fangs is here! Bat Fangs is a east coast band featuring Besty (EX-HEX) and Laura King (The Moaners) established in 2016. LG, Betsy, and Laura continue their conversation around the making of their album “Queen of My World”. They talk guitar solos, musical influences and what it’s been like out on the road, as Bat Fangs approaches their tour. Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at www.earthquakerdevices.com! Support this...
Published 05/12/22
SEASON 3 STARTS NOW! Bat Fangs is an East Coast band featuring Besty (EX-HEX) and Laura King (The Moaners) established in 2016. In this episode, LG sits down with the ladies and talks about their most recent album "Queen of My World." How do you make a record when the world shuts down? How do you make fist-pumping rock and roll anthems when you're depressed? LG, Betsy, and Laura talk guitars and dialing in classic sounds in a modern world. Don't miss this great conversation. Huge thanks to...
Published 05/05/22
On this final installment of the four-part “A Closer Look” series, LG revisits her conversations with Jessica Lea Mayfield and Mary Ramirez of the Detroit Cobras. They chat about the projects they finished over quarantine and how they stayed motivated and creative. Thank you to our sponsor EarthQuaker Devices! Check them out at www.earthquakerdevices.com. Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM and grab some merch at society6.com/QOSM.
Published 08/28/21
On the third installment of “A Closer Look,” LG revisits her conversations with ICON Kate Pierson of The B52's and Memphis legend Alicja Trout of Lost Sounds River City Tanlines. They highlight their mutual love of hoarding cassettes and gear, which was something they were confronted with when they were stuck in their houses over quarantine. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices (www.earthquakerdevices.com) for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and women in audio...
Published 08/19/21
New Episode! LG takes a closer look at lessons, highlights, and sweet moments from quarantine episodes, in this four-part series. In this installment, she examines how Patty Schemel and Lori Barbero were adjusting to the isolation and world closing down, with LG giving commentary with lots of good insights and laughs! Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices (www.earthquakerdevices.com) for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM and get some merch...
Published 08/12/21
In this four-part series "A Closer Look," LG revisits some of her favorite episodes done over quarantine giving new commentary on the lessons, laughs, and moments you might have missed. This installment we think about connections new and old we made even when things became very isolating. First, with Caroline Rose who just released some new tour plans for this fall! Secondly, with Lilly Hiatt who has already started playing out again promoting her album "Walking Proof" released over...
Published 08/05/21
LG interviews underground queer electro pioneer Cindy Wonderful from Scream Club! Cindy talks about how applying to a porn store gig helped her find her bandmate, how the scene in Olympia was where many amazing artists emerged, and she speaks on collaborations with some of those iconic artists. She also talks about her real estate plans to create a performance space and more! Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices (www.earthquakerdevices.com) for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and...
Published 07/24/21
Part two of LG's interview with Lexington Vaughn! In this installment, LG and Lexington chat about strange encounters with fans, Lexington's projects, renting a water slide for her events, the importance of good promoters for shows, how the financial guarantees offered to women in music have been stagnant for years, and more. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices (www.earthquakersdevices.com) for sponsoring this episode, Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM and grab some...
Published 07/15/21
LG interviews her dear friend Lexington Vaughn, a performance artist, musician, and trailblazer who has stories for days in part one of this highly entertaining episode! Lexington talks about auditioning for 4 Non Blondes, touring in the band Lesbians on Ecstasy through Europe and having their show get shut down by fascists in Poland, being in the band The Hidden Cameras, being friends with Arcade Fire, making outsider art in the form of lesbian Vaudeville, San Francisco in the 90s and its...
Published 07/08/21
Hilary B. Jones, musician and host of Mid-Riff Podcast, and LG, musician and host of Queen Of S-Mountain podcast, continue their chat on part two of this episode. They discuss how Hilary was able to learn the tools to make a podcast, how Hilary's raising her son to be kind, informed, and progressive, who their dream guests are for their podcasts, their individual experiences at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), and more. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices...
Published 07/01/21
Hilary B. Jones, musician, former Girls Rock Camp director/guitar salesperson, professor of gender studies and psychology, and host of Mid-Riff Podcast is this week's guest! She and LG talk about everything from podcastin' to rockin' to the intersection of gender and music. Two podcast hosts talking shop in part one of this powerhouse interview. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices for sponsoring this podcast. Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM and get some merch at...
Published 06/24/21
This week’s guest is QOSM podcast producer Michaelanne Petrella! Michaelanne and LG talk about how they met, how they work together, how they make a podcast during a pandemic, and how they get along as podcast partners in crime.
Published 06/17/21
LG continues her interview with Sierra Ferrell. Sierra talks about the songs that still get her choked up no matter how many times she plays them, her new music video coming out soon where she dances on water, she gives a rundown of all her guitars, and gives a hauntingly beautiful musical performance with LG playing along on guitar during the podcast's first guest/host jam session. Sponsor: earthquakerdevices.com Patreon: patreon.com/QOSM Merch: society6.com/QOSM
Published 06/03/21
Sierra Ferrell, a country singer/musician in Nashville with a siren's voice and a firecracker personality, chats with LG this week. In part one of this episode, they discuss her roots, her come-up, her large fanbase and following, recording in the studio vs playing live, and how she's handling the success she's getting. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices (earthquakerdevices.com) for sponsoring this episode! Bonus Features: patreon.com/QOSM Merch: society6.com/QOSM
Published 05/27/21
LG continues her chat with multi-talented amp restoration and repair expert and musician Colleen Fazio of Fazio Electric. (www.fazioelectric.com) They discuss worst home repairs and rigged amps, Colleen’s decision to start a YouTube channel, her desire to be in a band again, and take a quick look at the largely untold history of women who build amps dating back to some of Fender’s first models, and more. Sponsor: www.earthquakerdevices.com Support: www.patreon.com/QOSM Merch:...
Published 05/20/21
LA-based/Chicago-born Colleen Fazio of Fazio Electric is taking the amp world by storm. Host LG stumbled across Colleen on YouTube and was instantly hooked on her channel - she's approachable, not into info-gatekeeping, and isn't pretentious about her vast knowledge of amp building and repairs. This is an episode for gear heads and beginners alike. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices for sponsoring: www.earthquakerdevices.com  Support: www.patreon.com/QOSM Merch: www.society6.com/QOSM
Published 05/13/21