Damian Burford

Damian is the host of Mostly Harmless Podcast. Freelance writings have appeared in Vice, New Noise Magazine, Colorado Springs Independent, Denver Westword and more. Damian is currently bartending and working in music production in Napa, California. These are the adventures of his new life in Napa with his girlfriend Claire. Plus other adventures, writings, interviews and more!

Interview Hutch Harris // The Thermals. Creative Life, New Records and The End Of The Thermals! (Dec 2021)

THIS INTERVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AT MOSTLYHARMLESSPODCAST.COM. I’m moving away from Denver with the love of my life Claire and her Dick, the tabby cat. I am quitting a job that I thought was going to be my dream job. I am on a healthy medication and meditation routine. I am creating more than I … Read moreInterview Hutch Harris // The Thermals. Creative Life, New Records and The End Of The Thermals! (Dec 2021)

Full moon madness

Who else is feeling this FULL MOON juju?


Claire says I’m feeling it extra hard because it’s a full moon in Leo and I’m one of the most Leo ever, but that’s magic and malarkey… isn’t it?
I’m sitting here tonight in my living room in Napa with the Full moon floating right outside our patio door. It’s moonlight is the only thing lighting this living room, other than the glow of this laptop. I’m sitting here soaking in the night and I’m sitting here doing what I always do in these late evenings, thinking about life, the universe and everything.

Claire and I sat back tonight and under the moonlight, we talked about our future.

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“Here’s Your Future” or “We’re gonna move to Northern California.”

YOU GUYS!!!! Claire and I are going to do the dang old, dang thing! Ha! No we’re not getting married or having kids….We are moving out of Colorado at the end of January! I have been here for 20 years, and while I feel like Colorado is my home and I will one day die … Read more“Here’s Your Future” or “We’re gonna move to Northern California.”

Breckinridge Bourbon Interview Hour With Dammit Damian

Dammit Damian! I’m sorry guys, but I did it again.I’m going to do another series of Mostly Harmless interviews.I did the first one today, and I have a couple more scheduled for the next few days.I’m sorry for what is to come…I’m going to be constantly asking you guys to listen to interviews with people … Read moreBreckinridge Bourbon Interview Hour With Dammit Damian

Wide Right is the most punk rock bar in all of Denver in the year of 2021.

The lady is out of town tonight, so I had a hall pass to do whatever I wanted… So I went to the Paramount Theatre and watched one of my favorite writers/npr personalities speak! Super exciting! But before and after the show, I stopped at the best gosh darn bar in downtown Denver, WIDE RIGHT. … Read moreWide Right is the most punk rock bar in all of Denver in the year of 2021.

To Claire, on the last day of her soul sucking job:

My Darling Claire!Today you will set out on a new path. I’m so proud of you for making this leap and investment in yourself. It’s going to be scary jumping into the deep end of this ocean, but you have a life jacket and inflatable raft with me and the kitty, not to mention you’re … Read moreTo Claire, on the last day of her soul sucking job:

Notes on Depression: The Great Fondness of Now

The Great Fondness of NowBy Damian Burford I’ve had half a pot of coffee and I keep writing way to much nonsense on this here idiot box and then not posting it. I apologize for the humble/brag post, but this is meant to be an inspirational post after this last weekend’s “World Suicide Awareness Day” … Read moreNotes on Depression: The Great Fondness of Now

Vintage Interview: Adam Carson, Drummer of AFI. On the streets of Dallas, Texas. Halloween 1999?

Originally printed on HAND CARVED MAGAZINE.(RIP) The Scene: October 30th 1999. Dallas, Texas. In front of Insomnia Coffee Bar.It seems our dear Friend Scandalist was deep in the Halloween spirt. After watching AFI we were left with little to do and even less cash. So what did we do? We stood out in front of Insomnia, … Read moreVintage Interview: Adam Carson, Drummer of AFI. On the streets of Dallas, Texas. Halloween 1999?

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