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Various Things

Hosted by Gary Llama · society · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Various Things is a podcast hosted by Richmond, VA artist and punk rocker, Gary Llama, focused primarily on folks connected to the Richmond, VA DIY community.

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Booking probability

33%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Various Things

What is Various Things about?

Various Things is a podcast hosted by Richmond, VA artist and punk rocker, Gary Llama, focused primarily on folks connected to the Richmond, VA DIY community.

Who hosts Various Things?

Various Things is hosted by Gary Llama. The show has published 71 episodes to date.

What has Various Things covered recently?

Recent episodes include "James Hoffer: Musician" (4 May 2026, 30 minutes), "Pedro Aida: Musician, Recording Engineer" (30 April 2026, 60 minutes), and "Jenny McGurk: Visual Storyteller" (16 April 2026, 53 minutes).

How often does Various Things publish?

Various Things publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 71 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Various Things?

Booking probability for Various Things is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Various Things requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Various Things's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Various Things?

The strongest fits for Various Things are Artists, Writers & Performers. Various Things has a society audience.

About the host

Gary Llama hosts Various Things, a society podcast with 71 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Various Things

    James Hoffer: Musician

    May 4, 202630 min

    Todays interview is with James Hoffer. I first met James in the mid-1990s, as he was playing in bands like Thread, later known as Forefront, around the Richmond Punk Scene. And together with bands like Indypendant, they...

  • Various Things

    Pedro Aida: Musician, Recording Engineer

    Apr 30, 20261 hour

    Today's interview is with Pedro Aida. Pedro is a musician, a vocalist and guitarist that began playing in punk bands in the 1990s. He also is known as a recording engineer, who got his start at Richmond's Sound of...

  • Various Things

    Jenny McGurk: Visual Storyteller

    Apr 16, 202653 min

    For 20 years, Jenny Mcgurk made things for the sets of the film, video, and ad industry. And then one day, she realized it was not fitting where she was at in life any more. So she took a class on something she was...

  • Various Things

    Chris Unrath: Musician, Recording Engineer

    Apr 15, 20261h 12m

    Todays conversation is with musician, and recording engineer, Chris Unrath. Chris has been playing in bands around Philadelphia, since 1980. First in the punk band No Milk, then again in the more alternative band, Baby...

  • Various Things

    Earl Yevak: Musician, Tattooist, Artist

    Apr 14, 20261h 37m

    Todays episode is with Earl Yevak. Earl is a musician, artist, and tattoo artist, currently located in Denver, Colorado. I've known Earl since the late 1990s, from hanging our and going to hardcore shows here in...

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    Bo Dillard: Vocals for Flag On Fire, Owner / Artist at True Till Death Tattoo and Records

    May 16, 20251h 34m

    I met Bo here in Richmond, Virginia, around 1994, when he sang for the band Uphill Down, and worked at the local indie record store, Soundhole. And between those two things, Bo kinda changed my life. One, by the model...

  • Various Things

    Rob McAdams: Education Artist, Creative Community Director

    Sep 18, 20241h 16m

    Today's interview, is with Rob McAdams. Rob is the director of Partners in The Arts, a group working out of the University of Richmond, to integrate the arts into learning in local schools. The result, is the creation...

  • Various Things

    Doug Nunnally: Music Journalist, The Auricular, The Newlin Music Prize

    Dec 18, 20231h 4m

    Todays interview is with Doug Nunnally of The Auricular. Doug started reviewing music around 2009, on his music blog, and quickly discovered the depth of music here in the city of Richmond, VA. Since then, Doug has gone...

  • Various Things

    Jeff Grant: Artist, Musician, Hopscotch Coffee

    Dec 16, 202352 min

    Today's interview is Jeff Grant. Over the years, we've spoken to Jeff on this podcast a few times, first back in 2014, then in 2019, and now in 2023. And each time we check in, Jeff seems to be doing something new and...

  • Various Things

    Ryan Groat: Guitarist (M.A.D, Fire And Ice, Bracewar, Down To Nothing)

    May 28, 20231h 15m

    Today's interview is with Ryan Groat. Ryan has been a guitarist, playing in hardcore bands for the past two decades. He got his start playing with his teenage friends in the hardcore band, Down To Nothing. This is where...

  • Various Things

    Dan Tulloh: Musician, Designer

    May 10, 20231h 47m

    Today's interview is with musician and designer, Dan Tulloh. I first met Dan back when we were both in our teens here in Richmond, and I quickly discovered him to be an amazing guitarist. His guitar work is something...

  • Various Things

    Robin Cullum: Teacher

    Apr 6, 20231h 27m

    Today's conversation is with someone who is making a big difference in the lives of the young kids who call her their teacher, Robin Cullum. I first met Robin years ago, and through bits of fate, I've gotten to know her...

  • Various Things

    Trey Martin: Brazilian BJJ Black Belt, Instructor, Business Owner

    Apr 1, 20231h 23m

    Todays interview, is with musician, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and instructor, business owner, woodworker and overall awesome person, Trey Martin. Trey has had a few instances in his life, to pursue things tothe...

  • Various Things

    Chris L. Terry: Author

    Jan 27, 20231h 16m

    Today's interview is with author, and academic, Chris L Terry. Chris spent his teen years singing in the Richmond, VA punk scene, where I first met him, and he has gone on from that to become both an author, and...

  • Various Things

    Jack Lawrence: Artist

    Jan 23, 20231h 6m

    Today's interview is with artist, Jack Lawrence. Jack began showing his work in late 90s, and over time, has built up a skill level that is truly astonishing for any painter. His work, painted so realistically you think...

  • Various Things

    James Menefee: River City High, Long Arms, Fun Size

    Nov 29, 20221h 43m

    Today's interview is with musician, James Menefee. James started playing punk rock in the early 90's as the bassist for the band Fun Size, and over the course of that decade, took the band, from a band that...

  • Various Things

    Jason Bayless: Activist, Creator of Radical-Guide.com

    Nov 27, 20221h 7m

    Today's interview is with Jason Bayless. For the past few decades, Jason has worked as an activist working towards radical change, with an emphasis on decreasing the exploitation and suffering of all living beings. From...

  • Various Things

    A Kid: Artist, Robloxer, Youtuber

    Nov 21, 202213 min

    Talking about art, earliest memories, Roblox, Youtube, etc. Bonus interview with a cat.

  • Various Things

    Cody Jones: Musician, Teacher, Toy Lair

    Nov 12, 202259 min

    Today's interview is with Cody Jones. Cody grew up with a love for two things: DC Hardcore, and toys. And after pursuing a career in education, decided to leave a comfortable career to open his own toy store, the Toy...

  • Various Things

    Oura Sananikone: Artist, Toy Lair

    Nov 10, 202258 min

    Today's interview is with a visual artist many here in Richmond simply know as Oura, or Mister Oura. For the past few decades, Oura Sananikone's illustrative and graphic art an d characters have been a fixture in the...

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