When Your Father's in the Mob: Derek Sheen

Indie Bohemians' Podcast

Derek Sheen is a comedian. From his website: "Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of insecurities, a gifted, one of a kind, storyteller. He’s quickly becoming a favorite among comedy fans all over the globe! He’s toured with Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Janeane Garofolo and Rory Scovel! His debut album “Holy Drivel” was recorded by iconic metal producer Matt Bayles (Minus the Bear, Mastodon, Isis)" Since then Derek's pumped out his newest album, "Tiny Idiot", and is working on a book. Derek's father was involved in organized crime. He specialized in enforcement, drug trafficking, and between stints in and out of jail served as a Government informant. Derek did not meet his father until his 16th Birthday, where he unknowingly served as his father's accomplice. At home, Derek had an abusive step-dad, and later, due to school not being for him Derek's mother unknowingly sent him to a Scientology boarding school. This was all before a Driver's License! Derek's had quite a life, we unpack some of it. Learn what it would really be like to have a Tony Soprano figure as a father! Also in this episode: Derek and Ron Placone met back in Seattle where Derek was one of the vets on the comedy scene and Ron was just getting started. Ron remembers times in the scene and early days on the road in the Northwest. Krish Mohan rocks a FFON. Angie Dorin checks in with a Monkey Minute.