About this episode
Steve Albini and Fred Armisen discuss Letters to Santa: The Holiday Gala in Chicago , which stars John Mulaney and takes place December 5 in Chicago, and Letters To Santa: The 24 Hour Comedy and Music Marathon in Los Angeles on December 16-17, their long friendship, their respective interactions with Conan O’Brien, Fred’s talents for mimicry, Steve’s penchant for comedic logic, Chicago’s distinction as a hub for top-tier comedy, music, and recording studios, Fred’s interest in “complicated drumming techniques,” the fact that a new Shellac album will likely be released soon, other future plans, and much more. Supported by you on Patreon , Blackbyrd Myoozik , Pizza Trokadero , the Bookshelf , Planet Bean Coffee , and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG . Follow vish online . Related episodes: Ep. #820: Gregg Turkington Ep. #791: Nina Nastasia Ep. #775: Will Oldham & Lori Damiano Ep. #741: Steve Albini Ep. #692: Wilco Ep. #562: Bill Callahan Ep. #481: David Berman Ep. #322: John Mulaney Ep. #299: Jay Ryan Ep. #223: Ian MacKaye & Steve Albini (Part I) Ep. #163: Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington Ep. #24: Steve Albini Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.