by Nicole Powers

One of the most intriguing characters in the new series of House of Cards, is that of hacker Gavin Orsay played by Jimmi Simpson. The political drama, which is written and produced by Beau Willimon and stars Kevin Spacey as the Machiavellian politician Francis Underwood, is highly addictive and a breakout hit on Netflix.

One of the secrets of the show’s success is that it exposes the down and dirty machinations behind the sanitized spin we’re usually presented with in the media. Indeed, much of the House of Cards action is centered around not only the insider intrigues within the White House, but the power play between politicians and the press.

We’re first introduced to Orsay in House of Cards, when a Washington Herald journalist, Lucas Goddwin (played by Sebastian Arcelus), seeks out the help of the online collective Anonymous, after more traditional forms of investigation lead to nothing but dead ends. Wanting to maintain House of Cards’ consummate sense of authenticity, when Willimon delved into the world of the hactivist hive he sought advice from one of its most respected members, Gregg Housh, who is credited as being one of the people who put the iconic Guy Fawkes mask on the group.

When it comes to recreating reality, the devil is in the detail, and one such detail Willimon included in his fictional series as a result of his association with Housh has had positive repercussions in real life. In a scene in which Orsay is negotiating his way out from under the thumb of an FBI agent, he also requests that “all of Barrett Brown’s charges are dropped.” For the uninitiated, Brown is a talented and colorful Vanity Fair and Guardian journalist with a penchant for red wine and bubble baths, who is currently residing in a Texas penitentiary facing charges related to the sharing of a hyperlink. The case is potentially precedent-setting –– and with threats of a 105-year jail term, has had a chilling effect on journalism –– so a pointed mention in such a highly respected and successful show was lauded by Brown’s supporters, online activists, and journalists alike.

SuicideGirls spoke with Simpson by phone on a Saturday in early March. The actor, who has had memorable recurring roles in the TV series 24, Breakout Kings, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Psych, and prominent supporting roles in the films The Invention of Lying, Date Night, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and White House Down, among others, also happens to be a member of our community. Our interview was arranged during enforced downtime, while Simpson was awaiting surgery on his collarbone. Though under doctor’s orders to take things easy himself, he spoke to us while he was waiting for a group of his friends to jump out of a plane.

Read our exclusive interview with Jimmi Simpson on SuicideGirls.com/.

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ICYMI: Watch last week’s show feat. Moxi Suicide and the object of her cyberstalking endeavors Zak Waters in the player above.

This Thursday, May 22nd on SuicideGirls Radio, hosts Nicole Powers and Moxi Suicide will be joined by one of our fave people: singer, songwriter, musician, and all round awesome dude, Zak Waters.

You can listen – and watch – the world’s leading BYOB radio show live on Thursday nights from 6 til 8 PM at our new state-of-the-art all digital home: TradioV.com.

You’ll also be able to listen to our podcasts via Stitcher – download the app now!

If you have questions for the SG Radio crew or our guests, you can call in during the live broadcast at: 1-855-TRV-inLA (1-855-878-4652)

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About Zak Waters

Los Angeles native Zak Waters has been shaking the dance floors across the country with his impressive and ambitious solo work since 2011.

After he emerged with his first solo EP New Normal two years ago, Zak collaborated with rising dance music prodigy Madeon on his dance single “The City” which peaked at #4 on dance charts. “Not Coming Down” with Candyland was also the #1 track on Beatport for two-and-a-half weeks. His debut full-length album Lip Service, was released in September 2013.

Besides his singing and songwriting, Zak has produced official remixes for major artists including Adam Lambert, All American Rejects and Foxy Shazam. Most recently, Zak has been in the studio and collaborating with some of the most highly acclaimed and well respected DJs and producers such as Flo Rida, David Guetta, Benny Benassi, Mak J, Alex Gaudino, Felix Cartal, Hot Mouth and DCUP.

Having just come off a spring tour with Betty Who, Zak released the dance track “Out Of My Head” (feat. Codi Caraco) via N.E.W.S Records on May 5th. Zak’s new EP, NOW // LATER will be released on Rostrum Records (Wiz Khalifa’s label) / Faux Records on June 17th.

For more on Zak follow him on Facebook and Twitter and check out his previous appearance in SG Radio here.

by Nicole Powers

Brody Dalle has been the main attraction and driving creative force behind the last two band’s she’s founded and fronted –– The Distillers and Spinnerette –– so it’s about time she stepped out with an album under her own name.

Beautiful and badass, the 35-year old singer, songwriter and musician has been rockin’ hard for over two decades. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, she escaped a dysfunctional family home by joining the all teen rock band Sourpuss in 1993, when she was just 14. Two years later, she met her future ex-husband, Tim Armstrong of Rancid, while doing a festival gig.

Dalle married Armstrong, who was 13 years her senior, at 18 and moved to Los Angeles, where she formed the highly respected punk outfit The Distillers. One EP and three albums later, after forces from inside and outside the band tore it apart, Dalle regrouped under the moniker Spinnerette, releasing the Ghetto Love EP in 2008 and an eponymous album in 2009.

By this time, she’d divorced Armstrong, and had married Joshua Homme of the desert rock bands Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal. Though the relationship with Homme provided the emotional stability and creative support she craved, postnatal depression following the birth of the couple’s first child, a daughter called Camille, seriously impacted the development of Spinnerette. Dalle began work on what would become her debut solo album, Diploid Love, shortly before she found out she was pregnant with her second child, a son called Ryder. The first song she’d written for the project was intuitively entitled “Meet The Foetus.”

Now fully formed, Diploid Love will be released digitally on April 29 and more tangibly on CD and vinyl on May 19. Though motherhood greatly influenced the gestation of the album, it hasn’t mellowed Dalle’s melodic punk rock power pop. The album is everything fans could want from Dalle, who wrote all the songs and played all the instruments bar a few notable exceptions involving guest players such as Nick Valensi (of The Strokes) and Michael Shuman (of Queens of the Stone Age).

SuicideGirls caught up with Dalle by phone before a rehearsal for her upcoming solo tour.

Read our exclusive interview with Brody on SuicideGirls.com.

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UPDATE: We never shy away from asking the important questions, and last week’s show was no exception; We asked Shattered Sun what their on-the-road masturbation masterplan was. Tune in via the player above to find out how the six boys from Texas plan to deal with their frustration while sharing one hotel room on their upcoming tour!

This Thursday, May 15th on SuicideGirls Radio, hosts Nicole Powers, Juturna and Moxi Suicide will be joined by the hard rockin’ Texas band Shattered Sun.

You can listen – and watch – the world’s leading BYOB radio show live on Thursday nights from 6 til 8 PM at our new state-of-the-art all digital home: TradioV.com.

You’ll also be able to listen to our podcasts via Stitcher – download the app now!

If you have questions for the SG Radio crew or our guests, you can call in during the live broadcast at: 1-855-TRV-inLA (1-855-878-4652)

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About Shattered Sun

Formed in 2011 and hailing from the Corpus Christi, TX area, Shattered Sun boast a potent mix of heavy thrash and melodic metal— featuring impressive guitar riffs, gripping vocals, memorable hooks, and a magnetic, raw appeal that allows them to create truly unforgettable music. The band offers a consistently brutal sound, but succeeds in bringing a riveting melodic touch to each track. Shattered Sun executes a truly exhilarating live show by bringing enormous amounts of force and energy to any and every venue they perform at. The band has effectively honed their performance craft based on their advanced ability to understand what their audience is truly craving in a live show.

For more on Shattered Sun visit their website and Facebook page.

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ICYMI: Nina Hartley and the ladies of SG Radio submit to the Master of O.

This Thursday, May 8th on SuicideGirls Radio, hosts Nicole Powers, Juturna and Moxi Suicide will be joined by Nina Hartley and her partner Ernest Greene, author of the indecently sexy tale of love, lust, domination, and submission Master of O.

You can listen – and watch – the world’s leading BYOB radio show live on Thursday nights from 6 til 8 PM at our new state-of-the-art all digital home: TradioV.com.

You’ll also be able to listen to our podcasts via Stitcher – download the app now!

If you have questions for the SG Radio crew or our guests, you can call in during the live broadcast at: 1-855-TRV-inLA (1-855-878-4652)

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UPDATE: We have a talent for making our guests blush – Kaya Jones and Nova Rockafeller were no exception. Watch the heat rise in the player above!

This Thursday, May 1st on SuicideGirls Radio, hosts Nicole Powers, Juturna and Moxi Suicide will be joined by two incredibly talented and utterly gorgeous ladies, Kaya Jones and Nova Rockafeller.

You can listen – and watch – the world’s leading BYOB radio show live on Thursday nights from 6 til 8 PM at our new state-of-the-art all digital home: TradioV.com.

You’ll also be able to listen to our podcasts via Stitcher – download the app now!

If you have questions for the SG Radio crew or our guests, you can call in during the live broadcast at: 1-855-TRV-inLA (1-855-878-4652)

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UPDATE: Last week’s outrageous show, feat. Michael Starr and Lexxi Foxx of Steel Panther, during which we discuss the nuts and bolts of gloryholes and compose a brand new song – “Snail Trail” – live on air!

This Thursday, April 14th on SuicideGirls Radio, hosts Nicole Powers and Juturna Suicide will be joined by rock gods Michael Starr and Lexxi Foxx from the band Steel Panther. Moxi Suicide will also be in studio to experience the joys of their “Gloryhole” and to check out other tasty tracks from their new album, All You Can Eat.

You can listen – and watch – the world’s leading BYOB radio show live on Thursday nights from 6 til 8 PM at our new state-of-the-art all digital home: TradioV.com.

You’ll also be able to listen to our podcasts via Stitcher – download the app now!

If you have questions for the SG Radio crew or our guests, you can call in during the live broadcast at: 1-855-TRV-inLA (1-855-878-4652)

For updates on all things SG Radio-related, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

About Steel Panther

Steel Panther is the hottest band out of Hollywood since Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses and Poison ruled the Sunset Strip. Arriving in 2009 with debut album Feel The Steel –– which was hailed by Kerrang! magazine as “close to perfect” –– Steel Panther has won a legion of fans across the world. The band aimed even higher –– or one might argue even lower –– with their follow up album, Balls Out, which was unleashed worldwide through Universal Music on November 1st, 2011. The band’s third full length, All You Can Eat, may have come out this past April Fool’s Day but is no joke, being a veritable buffet of everything that makes rock & roll hard, fast, sticky, tasty, salty, and explosively awesome.