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Fuzzed-out, country-tinged grunge devotees [Big Foot Yeti](http://bigfootyeti.bandcamp.com/) are back with a new record, so here's a new interview with frontman Paul Pilgrim. BFY is back with their [creatively-titled second EP](http://bigfootyeti.bandcamp.com/releases) Sept. 1. It’s part of an ongoing thematic series of releases that was delayed (slightly) by the pandemic. It’s a fun conversation between two aging music nerds about record collections, songwriting, influences, and more! This episode brought to you by [Unscripted Moments](http://unscriptedmoments.libsyn.com/)! Join us at the third annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest/), which takes place entirely online, Sept. 26-27! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on [Patreon](http://www.patreon.com/witchpolice), including our latest patron, Ryan McPherson. You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! ...
We go full-on spaghetti western this week with our good friend **Country Steve** , who is about to release his first full-length album (for new local roots label **[Golden Oak Record Company](http://goldenoakrecordcompany.com/)** ) after over a decade (on and off) in the Winnipeg music scene. Steve performed live and helped us select songs based on the randomly-generated “Noose” theme. Formerly operating under the name **[Mas Steve](http://witchpolice.blogspot.com/2012/04/mas-steve-nowhere-manitoba-2012.html)** , he was a [guest in the podcast's early days](http://www.witchpolice.com/2013/03/witchpolice-radio-episode-15-grass-dem.html) and made frequent appearances ([mostly](http://witchpolice.blogspot.ca/2012/04/mas-steve-live-at-pop-sodas-2012.html) [live](http://www.witchpolice.com/2013/02/mas-steve-live-at-orange-house-2013.html) [recordings](http://witchpolice.blogspot.com/2012/08/mas-steve-live-in-witchpolice-garage.html)) on Witchpolice in its earlier incarnation. ...
I caught up with Winnipeg rap mainstays Yy and The Gumshoe Strut to talk about their upcoming concept record as Turn the Gun, the two decades since they first came on the scene with the Milch & Allegra EP, and much more! Need more Yy? Hear him on episodes 657 (2022), 466 (2020), and 042 (2013). Need more Gumshoe Strut? Hear him on episodes 510 (2020) and 120 (2015). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company, who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! You can also throw a one-time tip via Buymeacoffee. As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening! ...
