WHY MY OLD FANS ALL HATE ME NOW
Podcast episode 30, whereby Michael W. Dean and Debra Jean Dean talk about cleaning gutters on your house, and in your life!
Michael explains why his fans now hate him, and how he created a monster with his former books and films, encouraging a generation to be socialists who think the world owes them a living for making art. MICHAEL FEELS BAD ABOUT THIS, and really wants to spend the rest of his life undoing it.
Michael and Debra explain why they love the Furminator, the book Political Ponerology and the book Libertarianism in One Lesson: Why Libertarianism Is the Best Hope for America’s Future.
They talk about why they don’t want to “agree to disagree” with leftists any more, because it’s not just opinion, it’s ACTION. The “CHANGE” tyrannizes those of us who didn’t vote for it. “Agreeing to disagree” with them is like agreeing to disagree with a mugger, then letting him mug you.
They also explain how to get a blow job for a WalMart shopping spree, and they read some praise (and some condemnation) Michael gets for his art. Then we hear a new gun-totin’ song by Right Arm of Wyoming (libertarian punk/industrial band).
August 29th, 2009 at 2:04 am
I live in Canada… MmHm!
Let me tell ya Mr. Kitty Feet - the socialist nightmare is very real up here - and if you don’t keep your guns loaded, you’re next!
Don’t sweat the fans who haven’t grown with you. I discovered your work back in ‘99 (random mp3.com search). Back then I was a lazy teenage cartoonist who thought the world owed me a living + a blowjob just because I could draw tits realistically … not so much anymore
D.I.Y. OR DIE!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:26 am
Thank you, Chris!
MWD
August 29th, 2009 at 4:39 am
This will be an interesting listen. I’m an “old” fan (I first heard you in about 2005), and I still love your podcast/music/writings, though I definitely don’t agree with all your current political opinions. I do sometimes miss the old Michael Dean when you were a bit more liberal, but I’ve enjoyed watching your opinions evolve and I try to keep an open mind.
Even with the changes, you are still as entertaining and thought provoking as ever, and you continue to inspire me with the way you live a life where you freely express your opinions, work hard at creating cool art, and follow new ideas and interests wherever they lead you.
And I’m really glad you are D.J. are having so much fun in Wyoming! You guys sound so happy on the podcast lately, so you must be doing something right!!
August 29th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Thank you Jeff!
We do love it here.
MWD
August 30th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Your music sounds tighter than ever too. I was going back and listening to the Deal Machine songs — still enjoy them but your vocals are even stronger on the new songs.
I like DJ’s comments on earlier work vs. later work. I think it’s natural for people to change as they get excited about new ideas, but both works can be equally good and important. Honestly though, I don’t think your earlier books and movies really contradict your worldview now so much, maybe aside from a liberal comment here or there. They all point to the importance of the individual creating his or her own life. Maybe they just attract more Democrats, because, as you said, a lot of artists tend to be liberal.
Btw, I don’t know if you remember this, but I wrote you a long time ago asking for advice about playing music live — I felt kind of lame that I had wanted to play my whole life but only did so once, even though I’m now 34. Anyway, I thought your comments were helpful. Since then, I’ve played live 3 times in town and found a group of musicians to jam with. I’m not a great musician, but I’ve had a lot of fun with it and made some new friends. I mostly just sing covers with the band in a small cafe. I also have a girlfriend now who likes coming to the jam and listening to my music.
Your songs still make me want to learn bass guitar though!! Maybe that’s something I will work on this year.
August 30th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Cool. Glad I could help.
I think the part of my older stuff that’s contradicted by the “new me” is the “the world owes you a living just for being an artist, buy beg borrow or steal to make your art, you’re entitled” attitude, especially in $30 Film School.
I now think people should earn, not beg or steal, money for their art supplies, and should make money (if any) from selling their art, not from the government and handouts.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:01 am
The new song is so so good…once I have this one I am thinking a new bellydance performance to this would be rockin…as always loved the podcast As an old listener I think we as people change and grow constantly which is why your ideas, music, and polital thoughts will always very…hey everything around you is changing if you dont with it you stagnate. Was thrilled you read my words and even better that DJ read them I am finishing off the last of the book and about to move on to a new one by you guys…your thoughts and ideas as always are moving and fun and I love telling all my friends about you two and how they need to listen because the experience cannot be told but must be felt …converted two friends…working on more to help them become enlightened…I feel like a soldier of the Right Arm of Wyoming…reporting for duty sir…have a good one you two…
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 am
Just a note Shellee and Belladonna Nightshade on my space are one and the same I just realized thats how it comes up when you read my comments I have to have a stage name for when I perform so just wanted you to know to avoid confusion if I cross reference statements between here and my space…thanx guys
August 31st, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Shellee -
You rock, momma!
MWD
September 5th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Wow, no wonder you got kicked off WB! that song was horrible!
September 5th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Let’s hear your music, Frank.
MWD
Actually, I’m “battin’ 250″ with this band, which is pretty much my average with everything I do, be it music, books, films, etc. That is, 1/4 of all people think it’s the best thing they’ve ever found. Then 1/4 of the people say “It’s strange, and I don’t love it, but I respect the guy who made it”, and half say it’s horrible.
I think that’s better than making things that everyone sort of likes.
Michael W. Dean