The Dirt Merchant

Episode 9 - Done & Dusted

Since February 6, 2024, Austin has been completing his general exam for his Ph.D. He finished the exam on March 4th, and this episode is largely a debrief/R&R session following the exam. We also discuss the upcoming round of the Calf Fry Battle of the Bands that we'll be competing in.

Episode 8 - The Pythons Got Me Wrapped Up Again

In this episode Shawn and Austin discuss the Oppenheimer movie, hold an "Ask Austin" segment, Austin possibly sending a single to radio, potentially playing the 2024 Calf Fry Battle of the Bands, and some stories from the road among other things!

Episode 7 - Bart Weilburg

Bart Weilburg is a musician and guitar player from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bart grew up in New England where he made his first foray as a professional musician with a local band at the age of 14. He would later make his way to Nashville, Tennessee where he spent the better part of 20 years before moving to Oklahoma. Over the years he has been a part of several different acts and has produced and/or recorded on dozens of records. In recent time he has played with Jeremey Studdard as well as Austin Dixon. His experience encompasses more than can be written in a short summary, but you will get to hear a good chunk of it on this episode!

Episode 6 - Living With the Bears #1

In this episode we discuss some of our favorite music from different eras and cultures, tangents abound. We also preview some new material that we've been working on!

Getting the Excavators Out #1

In this episode we discuss a wide range of what some would consider sensitive subjects, with the primary of those being our personal experiences with mental health issues. We also discuss religion, theoretical physics, meteorology, and more. And of course music!