RATIONAL FUNK

In this episode, Dave talks about: • the familial essence of cymbals • the fatalist-realist continuum of checked baggage • Paul Celan

In this episode, Dave talks about: • Charts • Radiohead • The principal cast of TV's "Too Close For Comfort"

In this episode, Dave talks about: • the uncharted frontiers of plywood-based percussion • fake minimalism • Tom Waits

In this episode, Dave talks about: • sartorial muffling techniques • the Laurel Canyon rock 'n' roll • chewing tobacco

In this episode, Dave talks about: • getting hooked on Beaver Harris and Rashied Ali when you're growing up in New Canaan, CT • coaxing tones • John Mayer's watch collection

In this episode, Dave talks about: • maximalism • self-promotion in the age of false humility • "Kokomo"

In this episode, Dave talks about: • E.T.'s glycemic index • rhythmic displacement • the intergalactic valuation of foraged truffles

In this episode, Dave talks about: • the metaphysical intertwining of color and sound • the prototypical grayness of Eastern European capitals • Joe's groove

In this episode, Dave talks about: • trombone players • rhythmic nuance in latter-day denominational worship music • barn-raising

In this episode, Dave talks about: • "Two Princes" (a little jam from the '90s) • the intersectionality of John Popper and Lucky Charms™ • middle-shelf port wine

In this episode, Dave talks about: • Buddy Rich • the purpose of great art • sautéed Chiclets®

In this episode, Dave talks about: • constructive utilization of performance impediments • signature series antlers • Fishbone

In this episode, Dave talks about: • humankind's innate sense of play • the Ark of the Covenant • posable figures of the late 20th century

In this episode, Dave talks about: • the irresistible puzzle of drumming • something really incredibly cool...sort of...maybe not • the groove on "Funky Cold Medina"

In this episode, Dave talks about: • "puzzles" • Johnny Cougar • Johnny Hagstrom

In this episode, Dave talks about: • love and gratitude • the Whole Foods bag • Mister Rogers