On this special episode of the Rad N Bad Podcast, host Sean Yocum takes a break from his usual bold and edgy takes on behavior analysis to dive into a wild personal story. Forgetting the textbooks and dry data, Sean reunites with his old bandmate, Adam Kobylarz, guitarist from the alternative band Lady Radiator.
Join them as they reminisce about their days as loud, angry, and avant-garde musicians in a band that was "18 years too soon." Adam, the band's brainchild, recounts the band's origin story, from its formation to the legendary recording sessions. They discuss the unexpected viral TikTok revival of their song "Box Turtle Magnificent Isn't She" and how it catapulted them from forgotten to famous almost two decades later. Adam shares the process of reclaiming their music, engaging with new fans, and turning this brief moment of digital luck into a massive opportunity. Sean highlights how his current life of being a behavior analyst has made him see things differently in how all of this came to play.
They discuss how staying in the music industry and being genuine with their audience helped them seize this second chance at fame. This episode is not just about nostalgia; it's a testament to the power of authentic art and the idea that you get what you can handle. Whether you're a musician, an artist, or a consumer of digital content, this conversation will inspire you to keep creating, drop your art, and understand that you're a participant in a much bigger digital behavior, and that behavior analysis is at play everywhere in life.
Check out Lady Radiator on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5U2FH1VnxiZYbLcUVWGrov?si=lxmaS_cvS0yZsNWo7LtQ2A