8 - "Stay Calm"

8 - "Stay Calm"

Author: Dave Shumka and Graham Clark December 7, 2016 Duration: 52:55

Graham finally takes the lead vocal as we write a song inspired by stupid wisdom, hotel fire maps, and Leonard Cohen.


Ever wondered what happens when you lock two comedians in a room with a ticking clock and a musical instrument? That’s the entire premise, and the delightful chaos, of Our Debut Album. Each episode, hosts Dave Shumka and Graham Clark-familiar voices from the comedy podcasting world-face a simple, absurd challenge: they have exactly sixty minutes to conceive, write, and perform an original song. What you hear is the genuine, unvarnished process, from the first terrible idea to the final, often surprisingly catchy, chorus. This isn’t a polished studio session; it’s a live capture of creativity under pressure, filled with the kind of improvisational banter, hilarious detours, and occasional moments of musical genius that only Shumka and Clark can provide. Tuning into this podcast feels like being a fly on the wall for a brilliantly silly and oddly compelling weekly ritual. You’ll get the spontaneous jokes, the melodic struggles, and the triumphant (or hilariously failed) results in real time. It’s a unique blend of unscripted comedy and raw songcraft, proving that the journey to a “hit” is far more entertaining than the destination could ever be.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 14

Our Debut Album
Podcast Episodes
2 - "Glam Boyz" featuring Emmett Hall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:54
Our second song features elements of Prince, funky grunge, and Meat Loaf. Emmett Hall from the Sunday Service and Revered joins us for our first songwriting collaboration.
1 - "King of the Deep" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:31
Our first song features elements of Toto's "Africa," USA hamburger rock n' roll, and that song about sliding into home with your pants full of foam. Support the show and buy the song at http://ourdebutalbum.bandcamp.com
Coming Soon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
Our Debut Album, the podcast where two comedians have one hour to write a hit song. Featuring Dave Shumka and Graham Clark from Stop Podcasting Yourself. Episode 1 is coming soon.