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Sanity Lounge

Davis & Leppo

Welcome to SANITY LOUNGE, a rhythmic fusion of iconic movies, Baltimore's artistic tapestry, the pulsating world of drumming, and the pursuit of sanity! Join us as we dissect timeless films while tapping into Baltimore's vibrant art and music scene. From exploring the artistry of drumming to discussing what keeps us sane in a hectic world, we harmonize the beats of cinema with the eclectic creativity thriving in our city. Featuring interviews and performances with local drummers, artists, bands, and insightful discussions on the various elements that keep us grounded in a world of art, music, and movies.

Uncover the vibrant artistic pulse of Baltimore through SANITY LOUNGE, an enthralling podcast in collaboration with Black Dog Audio and What's Happening Baltimore!

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#80
Saturday · 2 hr 1 min
Cris Jacobs | From The Bridge to The 8x10 & Everything in Between
🎸 EPISODE 80 — CRIS JACOBS! 80 episodes in, and we couldn't have asked for a better guest to celebrate this one with! Baltimore's own Cris Jacobs joined us in the Lounge for a great conversation and five songs recorded live in the studio, including two unreleased songs from his upcoming album! Cris is a local legend who's been part of the Baltimore music scene for over 20 years. We talked about how he got his start, the early days of The Bridge, the band's success, and how he went on to build his solo career. We also got into his music over the years, including working with some pretty big names, and what he's been working on lately. Of course, we spent some time talking about The 8x10, a venue that played a huge part in Cris's career. Now he's part of the group that owns it! We talked about how that happened, why the place means so much to him, and what people can expect from this next chapter of one of Baltimore's best-known music venues. And the music? Five songs performed live in the Lounge, with two that haven't even been released yet. We're pretty proud to have Cris as our 80th episode. He's been a big part of Baltimore music for a long time, and it was great having him in the studio. Episode 80 is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Meighan Moves Realty 🏡 #CrisJacobs #SanityLounge #Episode80 #TheBridge #The8x10 #BaltimoreMusic #LiveMusic #BaltimoreArtists #SupportLocalMusic
#79
October 1 · 1 hr 40 min
Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge | Music, Poetry & Baltimore
Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge joins us in the Lounge for a conversation about his life, music, writing, his time with the Kelly Bell Band, Honest Lee Soul, and plenty more. Word has been part of the Baltimore arts scene for years, making music, writing books, and performing poetry. After the conversation, Word closes out the episode with spoken word poetry from some of his books. Full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company 🍻 #Wordslave #RahsaanEldridge #SanityLounge #BaltimoreArts #BaltimoreMusic #BaltimorePoetry #SpokenWord #SupportLocalArtists
#78
September 20 · 2 hr 11 min
Skribe | Garage Folk, Homemade Instruments & Making Music His Own Way
Skribe joins us in the Lounge for Episode 78. We sit down with Annapolis musician Aaron Yealdhall, better known as Skribe, to talk about his music, his DIY approach, the road that got him here, and plenty more. Then we get into the music, with Skribe bringing his garage-folk sound and unique setup into the Lounge for a live performance. Full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company 🍻 #Skribe #SanityLounge #AnnapolisMusic #BaltimoreMusic #GarageFolk #Americana #LiveMusic #MarylandMusic #SupportLocalMusic
#77
September 12 · 2 hr 3 min
BUSSI Returns with the Full Band
BUSSI is back in the Lounge — and this time they brought the full band. Tommy Sinbazo first joined us solo way back on Episode 10. He returned with Erik Woodworth as BUSSI for Episode 33, and now they’re both back for Episode 77 with the full BUSSI lineup. We catch up with Tommy, Erik and the band before getting into a full live set that’s wild, dirty, and exactly what we expect from BUSSI. Full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier #BUSSI #TommySinbazo #ErikWoodworth #SanityLounge #BaltimoreMusic #LiveMusic #BaltimoreBands #SupportLocalMusic
#76
August 30 · 1 hr
BJ Kerwin — Behind the Kit with Candlebox & The Last Year
We had BJ Kerwin in the Lounge for a conversation about music, drums, touring, and everything in between. BJ has spent years behind the kit, including playing with Candlebox and Baltimore’s The Last Year. We get into his path as a drummer, stories from the road, playing with different bands, and what life looks like when he’s not behind the drums. We also talk about his other creative side — building handmade furniture through Industrial Imperfections. Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier #BJKerwin #Candlebox #TheLastYear #SanityLounge #BaltimoreMusic #BaltimoreMusicians #Drummer #RockMusic #MusicPodcast #SupportLocalMusic #CheckerspotBrewing
#75
July 14 · 2 hr 7 min
Dan Wallace | North by Northwest, Live Music & Sanity Cinema
We welcomed Dan Wallace to the Lounge for another Sanity Cinema episode, where we took a deep dive into Alfred Hitchcock's classic North by Northwest. Dan joined us for the movie conversation, sharing his thoughts on what makes the film one of Hitchcock's best and why it still holds up today. Before the discussion, Dan was joined by Jack Gruber on keys for a few live performances, with Dan on saxophone. If you're a fan of classic films, great music, or both, this one's for you. Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier
#74
June 23 · 1 hr 28 min
Building the First Woodshed Festival
In this episode, Sparks, Ricky Wise, and Quack join us to talk about launching the first Woodshed Festival at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. We discuss the vision behind the event, this year's lineup, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and what attendees can expect on July 26. Rachel joins us for a fun conversation filled with music talk, festival planning, and the usual Sanity Lounge antics. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier.
#73
June 2 · 1 hr 29 min
Chris Hartman & Liz Rawlings | The Story Behind Let’s Go! Music Festival
We had Chris Hartman and Liz Rawlings of Let’s Go! Music Festival in the Lounge for a deep dive into the festival's history and the current lineup. As the brother-and-sister team behind one of Maryland's fastest-growing music festivals, Chris and Liz talked about how the festival got started, how it has evolved over the years, booking artists, supporting local music, and what goes into putting together a weekend of live music for thousands of fans. The festival was born from their love of live music and has grown into a major event featuring national acts alongside local talent. We also took a look at this year's lineup and what's ahead for Let's Go! Music Festival. Learn more at: https://www.letsgofest.com Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company 🍻 #SanityLounge #LetsGoMusicFestival #ChrisHartman #LizRawlings #BaltimoreMusic #MarylandMusic #LiveMusic #FestivalLife #CheckerspotBrewing
#72
May 23 · 1 hr 48 min
Judy Neff — Science, Beer & the Story of Checkerspot Brewing
In this episode, we sit down with Judy Neff, co-owner and head brewer of Checkerspot Brewing Company. We talk about her PhD in microbiology, the origins of Checkerspot Brewing, the Baltimore craft beer scene, and the story behind beers like Juniperus IPA. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier. 👉 christopherschafer.com
#71
May 11 · 2 hr 13 min
Sam Sessa — WTMD, Baltimore Music History & The Events That Shaped It
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Sessa for a conversation about WTMD, Baltimore music history, and the projects and events he’s helped organize throughout the years. We talk about Baltimore Unsigned, First Thursday, Dead for Kids, Phish for Kids, New/Next Film Fest, and artists including Beach House, Dan Deacon, Wye Oak, Snail Mail, Outcalls Frozen spectacular, and Enslow's Taylor Swift for kids. We also discuss Sam’s early days working for The Baltimore Sun. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier.
#70
April 30 · 1 hr 7 min
Sanity Cinema — The 13th Warrior with John Rallo
John Rallo is back in the Lounge for another Sanity Cinema episode. This time we’re talking about the 1999 film The 13th Warrior — the cult classic starring Antonio Banderas that blends Viking lore, action, horror, and adventure into one of the more unique movies of its era. We got into: • Why the movie still holds up • The atmosphere and practical effects • Viking mythology and storytelling • What made the film stand out back in 1999 A fun conversation about a movie that’s gained a serious cult following over the years. Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier #SanityCinema #13thWarrior #JohnRallo #MoviePodcast #CultClassic #AntonioBanderas #FilmDiscussion #BaltimorePodcast #ChristopherSchaferClothier
#69
April 20 · 1 hr 33 min
Mariah Bonner — Live Performance and Conversation
We had Mariah Bonner in the Lounge for a conversation and an intimate live performance. Mariah brought a unique set, singing in English, French, and Spanish, with Marcus Dagan accompanying on keys, bringing a stripped-down, up-close feel to the session. We talked about her sound, her background, and what she’s been working on, along with her work in modeling, acting, writing, and her training — and how it all connects to her music. Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company 🍻 #SanityLounge #MariahBonner #LiveMusic #BaltimoreMusic #Acoustic #Vocalist #Multilingual #LiveSession #SupportLocal #CharmCity #CheckerspotBrewing
#68
March 30 · 3 hr 8 min
Fitzkee Brothers — Live Performance and Conversation
In this episode, we’re joined by the Fitzkee Brothers for a conversation and a one-hour live performance recorded in the Lounge. We talk about their music, their process, and what they’ve been working on. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company.
#67
March 22 · 1 hr 42 min
Ed Hough — Drummer & Band Leader
In this episode, we sit down with Ed Hough, a Baltimore-based drummer known for his work with Smooth Kentucky, Ed Hough’s Allman Brother Collective, and Ed Hough's Dead Collective. We talk about his projects, playing live, and the Baltimore music scene. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company.
#66
March 10 · 1 hr 39 min
Big Meadow — Live Music and Conversation
We had @BigMeadow in the Lounge for conversation and a live performance. We talked about the band’s sound, what they’ve been working on, and their upcoming album release show at the Creative Alliance on April 24. The new record is called “The Path of the Beam" and this episode features 3 songs from the album. "Wake Me" which the band released on Mar 1, The Wisdom of Anger, and a live version of Savoring Ritual (Alex). Along with the interview, the episode also features a live performance recorded in the studio. If you’re in Baltimore, catch the band live at Creative Alliance for the album release show. Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company 🍻 #SanityLounge #BigMeadow #BaltimoreMusic #LiveMusic #AlbumRelease #CreativeAlliance #SupportLocal #CharmCity #CheckerspotBrewing
#65
March 9 · 1 hr 51 min
Marcus Dagan — Piano and Conversation
In this episode, we’re joined by pianist and composer Marcus Dagan for a conversation and live performance in the Lounge. We talk about his career, musical influences, and approach to composition and performance, along with a live piano session recorded during the episode. This episode is sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company.
#64
February 11 · 1 hr 44 min
Gravediggers Biscuits — Live Music and Conversation
In this episode, we’re joined by Gravedigger’s Biscuits, featuring members of Iron Boss, From the Hills, and Jade. We talk about their sound, how the project came together, playing shows, and what’s next, along with a live performance in the Lounge with Leppo on drums. This episode is sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company — great beer, great people, right here in Baltimore.
#63
January 21 · 1 hr 50 min
Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band — Funk, Jam & Live Energy
In this episode, we’re joined by Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band, a Baltimore funk-rock/jam band known for groove-driven songs and improvisation. We talk about how the band formed, their sound, and their approach to live performance, along with a performance recorded in the Lounge. This episode is sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company. #SanityLounge #UncleKunkel #OneGramBand #LiveMusic #BaltimoreMusic #CheckerspotBrewing
#62
January 10 · 1 hr 38 min
Piedmonsters — Live Blues & Conversation
In Episode 62, we’re joined by Piedmonsters for music and conversation. We talked about Piedmont blues, their sound, how the band formed, and what’s next — plus a live performance recorded in the Lounge. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company. #SanityLounge #Piedmonsters #PiedmontBlues #LiveMusic #BaltimoreMusic #Podcast #CheckerspotBrewing
#61
Dec 31, 2025 · 39 min
Predator (1987) | Sanity Cinema (Recorded in 2024)
This Sanity Cinema episode was recorded in 2024 and sat unreleased — until now. We revisit Predator (1987) and talk through what makes it a classic, from the cast and setting to the way it blends action, sci-fi, and horror. A laid-back movie conversation about one of the most recognizable films of the era. This episode of Sanity Lounge is sponsored by Meighan Moves, Baltimore’s trusted realtor helping people find their perfect spot in Charm City. Check them out at meighanmoves.com #SanityCinema #Predator #MoviePodcast #FilmTalk #1980sMovies #CultClassic #MeighanMoves

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