Black Jesus' Jen Bashian Season 2

Indy Cred is back baby!!! Kicking off season two we have the hysterical, Jen Bashian, in the garage with us. We talk about improv, acting, moving to L.A. and the ever elusive fame. Jen is an amazing performer and was recently added to The Groundlings Sunday Company and appeared in Adult Swim's Black Jesus. Heads up Zane and Colin take about 8 min. trying to announce that the show is back... They are still bad at this.

SOOOOOOOORRY

Hey y'all, we are super disappointed to say we are not publishing this week. But we will be back with more indie goodness very soon. In the meantime check out some of our old eps or better yet check out some of the rad stuff that our past guests have been up to OR BEST OF ALL go out and be indie!!!

Indie Cred Episode 19: Samantha Jane

Samantha Jane is in the garage kicking ass and making up names! This hard ass New Yorker is with us talking about her years at UCB New York, acting, singing, and transitioning from a comedy music act to writing more honest and vulnerable songs. It was so great learning from this indie badass, and if you think your first job out of college was tough you've got to hear some of the shit Samantha has done to get her start! You can find Sam performing at the LA Musical Comedy Fest on Saturday July 29th. On Instagram and Twitter @samsweets and on National Lampoon Presents The Final Edition Radio Hour from UBN Radio. Theme Music By: Moon Mission Death Squad

Indie Cred Episode 17: Rebekka Johnson

GLOW! Got your attention? Good because this week we are talking with, Rebekka Johnson, costar of the new hit Netflix series, GLOW. She's also a director, producer, writer, improviser, mom, and a fucking indie badass! We crack open and beer and talk about her 20 year hustle. She's got some real hot tips for us so you don't want to miss out. You can see her performing her musical comedy show, The Apple Sisters, at the Upright Citizens Brigade on July 31st, every Sunday night at the Nerdist School Stage with The Faculty, and on EFin' Netflix on GLOW. Check out the social medias: @hellorebekka (twitter/instagram) and @theapplesisters (twitter) applesisters1943 (instagram) Theme Music By: Moon Mission Death Squad

Indie Cred Episode 16: Tracie Mangold

This week's guest is an old friend and a total badass! Tracie Mangold skates flat track roller derby with The RebelTown Rollers and Badfish Roller Derby in Southern California. If you don't know thing one about Roller Derby this is the place to learn. We talk about starting your own league, Rollercon, game play, the W.F.T.D.A. and of course, being indie as fuck. It was so rad to have her in the garage and learn about this amazing sport. You can check out the RebelTown Rollers at rebeltownrollers.com on facebook RebelTown Rollers and instagram @rebeltown_rollers and Badfish at badfishrollerderby.com and instagram @badfishrollerderby
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Indie Cred Episode 15: Ian McDonald

Ian McDonald is a real life rock n roll star! He has been touring for over ten years with so many different indie bands including the amazing Turf War of Atlanta. Right now he's on the road with Saint Pe, fronted by Ian Saint Pe (the other Ian) of The Black Lips and Diamond Rugs. We were lucky enough to catch him the morning between gigs in LA and San Francisco. It's a short one but it fucking rocks! you can find tour dates at http://saintpeband.com/
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Indie Cred Episode 12: Megan Rice

Megan Rice is one of our favorite terrible people. She a great stand up comic and she comes down to the garage this week to completely derail the conversation. We talk about so much nonsense in this episode it's a real treat. If you can't get enough of Megan you can catch her own podcast Jammerz: The Selfish Help Podcast on itunes! Theme music by Moon Mission Death Squad

Indie Cred Episode 11: Max X

"Hardcore Kamikaze" Max X is exactly that, a hardcore kamikaze! Max Magana is a independent professional wrestler known in the Los Angeles underground as Max X. He talks about the path that took him from backyard wrestling, to touring cities across the country. In addition to being a hardcore badass he's one of the nicest and most interesting people we've had in the garage so far. You can check out his wrestling promotion, Underground Empire Wrestling, at www.uewwrestling.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/undergroundempirewrestling and follow him on twitter and instagram @kamikazemaxx for show and merch info. SEXYTORNADO!

Indie Cred Episode 10: Neka Schultz

We made it to 10!!! Very low watermark to be sure but we wanted to celebrate anyway. Neka Schultz is a illustrator who's been creating her own indie world since he was able to hold a pencil. We talk about adapting to the spread of digital mediums, working commissions, and how to make time to create the art that you love. Neka has worked in art in a number of fields over the years and it was so amazing to hear her share her stories and inspirations with us. Do yourself a favor and check out Neka's art at nekaschultz.com, on instagram @nekaschultz and you can even grab a print for the wall of your indie lair on her etsy page: www.etsy.com/shop/NekaSchultz
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Indie Cred Episode 8: Rick Wood

Husband/Comedian, Rick Wood, is in the garage talking about his rough n' tumble life in the entertainment business, his favorite audiences, and his screamo days in the US Air Force. In addition to being one of the funniest stand ups in LA Rick is a musician and segment producer on MTV's Ridiculousness. You can find him at the Lotus Lounge in Hollywood doing stand up. You can read his tweets @Rickw00d and you can hear his tunes at rickwood.bandcamp.com

Indie Cred Episode 7: Paul Laier

Big episode this week! Paul Laier joins us to talk about everything under the indie sun. Paul is a stand up, improviser, and he just directed his first feature film!  He tells us about the Florida comedy scene, crowdfunding a feature, and because you can always do I.Y. we give Paul the chance to pitch his next big project to potential financier, "T-Bone." Paul hosts a rad podcast about anger, it's called St. Anger and it can be found on the Nerdist School Network. Plus a very special bonus interview with past guest and dear friend, Kelly Nugent, in a brand new segment called The Sellout Shout Out. Theme music by Moon Mission Death Squad.

Indie Cred Episode 6: Fiona Rene

Actor, Fiona Rene is on her hustle and she was kind enough to bring us along for the ride! She tells us all about theater, movies, horror, TV, voice acting, futuristic V.R. sex suits and more! This week on Indie Cred.
Check her out http://fionarene.com/
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Indie Cred Episode 5: Sara Newton

It's kind of crazy how much Zane and Colin love talking to Sara Newton. She is a director, writer, producer, and a mother fucking LION! Comedy, drama, music videos, Sara can do it all. And between her work with the wildly popular digital sketch group, Nightpantz, and with the new production company she founded, Alpha Leonis Entertainment, she is proving it everyday! Check her out on the web:
http://www.nightpantz.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Alphaleonisentertainment/ You'll be glad you did.
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Indie Cred Episode 4: Mark Potts

Director, Mark Potts, puts his sweet buns in the garage this week. We talk about shoe-string budgets, building a production team, and how, in the right situation, alcohol can make all your indie dreams come true! Mark has directed six feature films and is the co-founder of the comedy group, Heckbender. You can find Mark and his work at mrmarkpotts.com, www.youtube.com/user/heckbender on Twitter @mrmarkpotts and you can stream Heckbender's latest feature film, Spaghetti Man on Hulu! Theme music By Moon Mission Death Squad.

Indie Cred Episode 3: Monika Smith

In the garage this week, we have the amazing Monika Smith! Monkia is an actor, writer, improviser, model, and free style rapper. She tells us about going blue, being a professional prankster, and the intricacies of Canadian parenting. Monika is the Artistic Director of the Nerdist school stage. You can find her on twitter @missmonikasmith and see her performing at Nerdist with her improv teams, The Faculty, McSmith, and Dramady go to nerdistschool.com/shows to find out when. Theme music by: Moon Mission Death Squad

Indie Cred Episode 2: Ptolemy Slocum

Joining us in the garage for our second episode is West World's Ptolemy Slokum. Ptolemy talks; working in Hollywood, family, and about how long it can take to achieve your goals, and why that fucking sucks! (and how it's also totally okay) You can follow Ptolemy on Twitter @ptolemy Theme music by: Moon Mission Death Squad

Indie Cred Episode 1: Kelly Nugent

This is it!!! The very first episode of Indie Cred! This week we were lucky enough to have Kelly Nugent in the garage with us! Kelly is an actor, comedian, and head badass in charge of the Nerdist School Podcast Network. Can Kelly teach Indie Cred something about being a legitimate Podcast? Kelly drops some knowledge about creating the content you love, starting over to pursue your passion, and the joys of working for free food. You can find Kelly online at kellyknugent.com, on instagram @kellynugee, and you can listen to all of the awesome shows on the Nerdist School Network nerdistschool.com/podcasts Theme music by: Moon Mission Death Squad