Sanity Lounge

About Sanity Lounge

Welcome to SANITY LOUNGE, a rhythmic fusion of iconic movies, Baltimore's artistic tapestry, the pulsating world of drumming, and the pursuit of sanity! Join us as we dissect timeless films while tapping into Baltimore's vibrant art and music scene. From exploring the artistry of drumming to discussing what keeps us sane in a hectic world, we harmonize the beats of cinema with the eclectic creativity thriving in our city. Featuring interviews and performances with local drummers, artists, bands, and insightful discussions on the various elements that keep us grounded in a world of art, music, and movies. Uncover the vibrant artistic pulse of Baltimore through SANITY LOUNGE, an enthralling podcast in collaboration with Black Dog Audio and What's Happening Baltimore!

Publisher

Davis & Leppo

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Mar 2024

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

81 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge | Music, Poetry & Baltimore

   Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge joins us in the Lounge for a conversation about his life, music, writing, his time with the Kelly Bell Band, Honest Lee Soul, and plenty more. Word has been part of the Baltimore arts scene for years, making music, writing books, and performing poetry. After the conversation, Word closes out the episode with spoken word poetry from some of his books. Full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company 🍻 #Wordslave #RahsaanEldridge #SanityLounge #BaltimoreArts #BaltimoreMusic #BaltimorePoetry #SpokenWord #SupportLocalArtists

2. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Skribe | Garage Folk, Homemade Instruments & Making Music His Own Way

   Skribe joins us in the Lounge for Episode 78. We sit down with Annapolis musician Aaron Yealdhall, better known as Skribe, to talk about his music, his DIY approach, the road that got him here, and plenty more. Then we get into the music, with Skribe bringing his garage-folk sound and unique setup into the Lounge for a live performance. Full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company 🍻 #Skribe #SanityLounge #AnnapolisMusic #BaltimoreMusic #GarageFolk #Americana #LiveMusic #MarylandMusic #SupportLocalMusic

3. 

   12 Sept 2026

   BUSSI Returns with the Full Band

   BUSSI is back in the Lounge — and this time they brought the full band. Tommy Sinbazo first joined us solo way back on Episode 10. He returned with Erik Woodworth as BUSSI for Episode 33, and now they’re both back for Episode 77 with the full BUSSI lineup. We catch up with Tommy, Erik and the band before getting into a full live set that’s wild, dirty, and exactly what we expect from BUSSI. Full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier #BUSSI #TommySinbazo #ErikWoodworth #SanityLounge #BaltimoreMusic #LiveMusic #BaltimoreBands #SupportLocalMusic

Who has been a guest on Sanity Lounge

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• MR VCR
• Nathan Shulkin
• Feather + Flask
• John Crocken
• Enslow

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

49,767

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

94

YouTube

85

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.