The Garret Schuelke Podcast

07/08/2025

Do you like FREE stuff? Do you like sustainable, DIY-inspired movements and communities that offer, among other things, FREE stuff? Garret sure does, which is why he's talking with Mika Reed, one of the organizers of the Grand Rapids Really Really Free Market. They discuss what exactly a Really Really Free Market is, how to best prepare one, and Mika details some of their favorite items they have come across these past two years. They also briefly discuss the current status of the Grand Rapids Food Co-Op.

Recorded at The DAAC, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, July 30th, 2023.

Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court

Outro Song: "and not by what you see" by Owl's Head Mountain

All songs used with permission.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RT4vOjsOn0y9FknCdovTf?si=68d0b03121f14ad9

The Garret Schuelke Podcast · Episode

04/08/2025

After a nearly two year absence, the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad finally returns to to make things right. They go over what's been going on in their lives since their last podcast chat--Zach working in Vicksburg, Garret going to war with his supervisor--, the current state of Kalamazoo, and, in an addendum to season two of THE CHEESEBURGER BLUES: AN EXPLORATION INTO DAD BLUES ROCK, Garret listens to a Clapton song he *does not* believe he has heard before.

Recorded in Garret's room, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, July 27th, 2023.

Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court

Outro Song: "Hold My Hand" by Katy Needs A Life

All songs used with permission.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/39CKb3ktWZTNx2FNC5jnL4?si=dac174a3ed224df6

The Garret Schuelke Podcast · Episode

27/04/2025

Garret gets straight to the HART in this episode of , when he interviews activist, punker, and long-time internet friend Gabe Rheaume about his campaign to revive the local Manistee skate park. They then discuss their first fabled meeting at Riot Fest in September 2024, and from there dive into their experiences within the wonderful genre known as Punk Rock.

Recorded in Hart, Michigan, on Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court

Outro Song: "Vaseline Castle" by Deep Rest

All songs used with permission.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oq8MftJUzp7cVmKrI7QoT?si=9db9ae9bdfff4f6d

The Garret Schuelke Podcast · Episode

02/04/2025

Now, I'm not exactly what you would call a "detective", but if I had to hazard a guess, I'd say the person who did this was enraged that someone would dare paint over that awesome sticker for The Garret Schuelke Podcast! 🕵‍♂️

14/03/2025

Braving the wrath of the Copyright Gods, Garret travels to a Biggby located in Michigan's capital to converse with writer and musician Jon James, where they talk about the founding of Incensepunk Magazine--a literary magazine dedicated to speculative fiction that combines religion with high tech--, what aspects make up Incensepunk, their favorite Bizarro writers, and their mutual love of Gregorian Chants.

Recorded in Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, March 1st, 2025

Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court

Outro Song: "Pange Lingua" by L I Q V E S C E N T

All songs used with permission.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4N6Gmm1iHlwNGmt40vW6dL?si=56b8178934144668

The Garret Schuelke Podcast · Episode

01/02/2025

Jumping straight into 2025 with a new season of , Garret chats with bookseller William Moore about his store BLACK DOG USED BOOKS AND RECORDS--where it got its name, its criteria for purchasing media, and the current state of the store coming up on its one year anniversary--, his experiences selling books in Chicago, favorite comic book series', and the possible effects that A.I. generated books will have on the modern literary landscape.

Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court

Outro Song: "California Fault Line" by Silverstiles

All songs used with permission.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KQJU6tfn4LGXdqtVAdp9Y?si=516254e6fb3a41b8

The Garret Schuelke Podcast · Episode

04/11/2024

It's time to delve into some Grand Rapids people's history, folks! Garret chats with local author, activist, and historian Jeff Smith about the publication of his latest book, RADICAL GRAND RAPIDS: PLACES, DATES, ACTIONS, AND PEOPLE, what motivated him to document the history of various working class and leftist struggles in Michigan's Furniture City, observations on the DeVos family's continued influence and control over all things political and cultural, and how activist movements, groups, and individuals throughout the decades are all connected.

Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court

Outro Song: "Oh, to Know!" by VALENTIGER

All songs used with permission.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gc9QwPhKqAbbUntqu18Jm? si=05fc71637a644f18

The Garret Schuelke Podcast · Episode

04/11/2024

Sh*t's about to get real later tonight!

Preview for the next EXTRA SERVINGS episode that should be available later tonight:

13/04/2024

Congrats on 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 episodes of LMNOPodcast , Stu McCallister