Astrology Bytes Episode 131 - How to Avoid Making Astro-Excuses with Ben Katzman

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Episode 131 – How to Avoid Making Astro-Excuses with Ben Katzman

What happens when you get a music-loving astrologer together with an astrology-loving musician? This great conversation between Ben Katzman and yours truly! Ben, along with his band DeGreaser, is the musical genius behind Astrology 101, an astrology-inspired album with songs for every sign of the zodiac. (You MUST check out the video “My Mom’s A Capricorn” – it’s hilarious!) In this episode of Astrology Bytes, we discuss how to avoid making “astro-excuses” aka blaming astrology for things! (Ex: “well, I can’t help it…I’m a Gemini!” WRONG!) Of course, we also talk a bit about music and his new album too. Listen in and let’s shred those astro-excuses! Yeah!

About Ben:

Ben Katzman may be known for running BUFU Records (Tall Juan, Free Pizza, Japanther) and his role in the seminal psych-art band, Guerilla Toss, DeGreaser is the centerpiece of his impressive creative portfolio. Over the course of its existence, the pop-metal outfit has grown an impressive following for its dynamic diary-like songwriting and a diverse range of expertise in the worlds of astrology, shredding, and self-improvement. In Spring 2021, Katzman will release DeGreaser’s new full-length record, Astrology 101, an uproarious ode to the impact of astrology on his life. While Katzman usually writes about everyday situations, the challenge of creating a thematic album where each song encapsulates the vibes and qualities of a different astrological sign was met head-on during the writing/recording process at Starburn Industries studio in Burbank, CA. Katzman drew influence from artists like KISS and the Ramones, the vibes and attitude of Abba and Klaus Nomi, and even the famed astrologer Walter Mercado on Astrology 101, resulting in a true manifestation of everything Katzman loves.