The Banana Pitch Show

Don't Let Them Eat the Baby: Erica Vanstone on her new memoir

On this episode, Founding Editor and Banana Pitch Producer Michelle Kicherer talks with former Executive Director of the Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Association (WTFDA) about her new memoir, Don't Let Them Eat the Baby: Why Roller Derby is the Greatest Sport Never Sold. Learn what this book is about and why NOW was the time to get this story published.

New Constellations

New Constellations is the brainchild of lifelong sidekicks Harlee Case and Josh Smith. Their debut single “Hot Blooded’ earned over 27 million streams so far (!!!) They’ve been touring far and wide and packing venues across the country. Their set was absolutely killer and their interview fascinating and fun! The Banana Pitch show was recorded in front of a live studio audience at Show Bar in Portland, Oregon    * Banana Pitch is produced and hosted by Michelle Kicherer.  * Live Audio engineering by James T Hickey.  * Post production audio engineering & editing by Stephen Boyd at Doc Boyd Audio.  * Theme song by Michelle Kicherer and Anna Diem.  This episode was made possible with support from Bauman’s Cider. Head to bananapitch.com for updates on our brand new independent press, upcoming shows, and all sorts of Banana -related situations. Thanks for being here, Banana appreciates your support. Remember, at Banana Pitch, it can be what you want it to be, it can be whatever.

Rose Gerber

Rose Gerber is a country/folk/rock singer with a Gillian Welch, Natalie Merchant vibe. On this episode we talked about her new EP Untraveled Highway, five-song love letter to the wonder and peril of possibility. “Anyone with a bill to pay has felt it. That moment when the keys are in the ignition, the highway is wide, and the question is right on the tip of our tongue: what if we leave it all behind and just drive?”  The Banana Pitch show was recorded in front of a live studio audience at Show Bar in Portland, Oregon    * Banana Pitch is produced and hosted by Michelle Kicherer.  * Live Audio engineering by James T Hickey.  * Post production audio engineering & editing by Stephen Boyd at Doc Boyd Audio.  * Theme song by Michelle Kicherer and Anna Diem.  This episode was made possible with support from Bauman’s Cider. Head to bananapitch.com for updates on our brand new independent press, upcoming shows, and all sorts of Banana -related situations. Thanks for being here, Banana appreciates your support. Remember, at Banana Pitch, it can be what you want it to be, it can be whatever.

Kendall Lujan

Kendall Lujan plays a delightful blend of genres – jazz, folk, Bossa nova, indie-rock – with a lot of playfulness and a lovely voice. Julia Jackline vibes. Her self-titled debut EP came out last spring; she was voted one of the Best Bands from WW who said she sounds like “going vintage shopping with a friend who spills all the tea about her shitty ex, but in her distinctive, midrange vibrato” The Banana Pitch show was recorded in front of a live studio audience at Show Bar in Portland, Oregon    * Banana Pitch is produced and hosted by Michelle Kicherer.  * Live Audio engineering by James T Hickey.  * Post production audio engineering & editing by Stephen Boyd at Doc Boyd Audio.  * Theme song by Michelle Kicherer and Anna Diem.  This episode was made possible with support from Bauman’s Cider. Head to bananapitch.com for updates on our brand new independent press, upcoming shows, and all sorts of Banana -related situations. Thanks for being here, Banana appreciates your support. Remember, at Banana Pitch, it can be what you want it to be, it can be whatever.

Brett Sisun

Brett Sisun is a multi-media sketch and stand up comedian. He is creator and host of Martini Tonight Comedy Show in Portland, Oregon (third Fridays at the Funhouse Lounge). He loves to explore and share funny moments with the audience through characters, costumes, music and personal stories. He has performed at Portland Sketch Festival, Rip City Comedy Festival, Treefort's Comedy Fort and the Oregon Country Fair. The Banana Pitch show was recorded in front of a live studio audience at Show Bar in Portland, Oregon    * Banana Pitch is produced and hosted by Michelle Kicherer.  * Live Audio engineering by James T Hickey.  * Post production audio engineering & editing by Stephen Boyd at Doc Boyd Audio.  * Theme song by Michelle Kicherer and Anna Diem.  This episode was made possible with support from Bauman’s Cider. Head to bananapitch.com for updates on our brand new independent press, upcoming shows, and all sorts of Banana -related situations. Thanks for being here, Banana appreciates your support. Remember, at Banana Pitch, it can be what you want it to be, it can be whatever.