Ep097: Mike Blaha (The Blind Shake, BLAHA, Shadow in the Cracks)

On this episode, Conan and Josh have a chat with Mike Blaha of the Blind Shake and countless variations thereupon! Topics include, but are not limited to: -collaborations and being open -subbing in bands mid-tour -Blind Shake vs. solo writing -air-drumming auditions -Chipotle! -the Blaha health regimen -surfin' with John Reis -working through new songs on the road -"Play 'Hurrican!'" -acoustic vs. electric -"I watch Netflix as much as the next guy" -expressing more emotion -attempting to book a show before this podcast ends -living in small boxes -joining Castle Face Records without changing the band's sound -the equal desire for safety and adventure -keeping ears open to young bands -Iowa -the conceptual Blind Shake Then Mike had to go load out for his solo show, so we ended up talking not exactly about Twin Peaks (although there are a few spoilers if you haven't watched through episode 8 yet) but more about fandom and experiencing it real-time.