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The Refined Strength Podcast2. Honoring a Legacy with Austin KarrIn this episode of the Refined Strength podcast, we sit down with IFBB Pro Austin Karr about the evolution of the Steve Carr Classic bodybuilding show, the importance of women's bodybuilding, and the challenges faced by competitors. Austin shares his journey in the sport, including health challenges and the significance of supporting athletes through promoting shows. Where to find today’s guest:IG: @ifbbproaustin @npc_stevekarrlasvegasclassicNPC Steve Karr Las Vegas ClassicNovember 8, 2025Alexis Park 375 E Harmon Ave Las Vegas, NV 89169Tickets: https://www.even...
2025-10-2054 min
Until the End of Crime56. Mass Murder at UT AustinAugust 1, 1966 at 11:48 am, shots began ringing out on the University of Texas campus in Austin. For a harrowing 96 minutes, officers and civilians alike attempted to offer assistance to those who had been hit, hide behind large objects, and figure out the best course of action to end the chaos that had unfolded.
Victims: Margaret Whitman, Kathleen Whitman, Edna Townsley, Marguerite Lamport, Mark Gabour, Baby Boy Wilson, Thomas Eckman, Robert Hamilton Boyer, Thomas Karr, Billy Paul Speed, Harry Walchuk, Paul Bolton Sonntag, Claudia Rutt, Roy Dell Schmidt, Karen Griffith, David Hubert Gunby
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2025-07-2259 min
Alcohol Free Superpowers34. Austin J Karr on Quitting Alcohol, Finding Happiness, and Unpacking the Industry’s REAL AgendasSend us a textIn this raw and revealing conversation, Austin J Karr opens up about his journey to sobriety — and what he discovered along the way that changed everything. From navigating the personal highs and lows of quitting alcohol to uncovering the not-so-hidden agendas behind the alcohol industry, Austin shares the truths most people don’t talk about. This episode is about more than just getting sober — it’s about reclaiming happiness, challenging cultural conditioning, and asking the big question: who profits from our pain?Whether you're sober-curious, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or just rea...
2025-07-2129 min
Intelligence on the RocksCultivating Happiness in SobrietyJoin us with special guest, Austin Karr, verified life coach and creator of 100 Days of Sobriety, as we dive deep into finding happiness in the power of today.
2025-06-3039 min
Green Living with TeeBrian Karr: Is Hidden Mold the Root Cause of Your Health Concerns?This week, Tee welcomes Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in helping hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes. His work has led to significant health improvements for thousands. As the Co-Founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian is a nationally recognized authority on mold and biotoxin issues, having assisted over 10,000 individuals in creating safer, healthier living environments. In this conversation, Tee and Brian explore the complexities of indoor air quality and its impact on health. Brian shares his personal...
2025-06-1644 min
The Begin Again Podcast🚫Ep99: Austin Karr on Ditching Alcohol to Find JoyIn Episode 89 of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes welcomes sobriety and happiness coach Austin Karr, whose journey from high-functioning social drinker to powerful recovery advocate is nothing short of transformational. Austin opens up about how a decade of heavy drinking—disguised as “normal” in social and professional circles—gradually unraveled his confidence, creativity, and sense of purpose. He shares the pivotal moment when he realized alcohol was no longer serving him and the courageous steps he took to begin again.In this deep and honest conversation, Austin talks about th...
2025-06-0556 min
Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free PodcastAustin Karr: Striving For HappinessWe welcome back one of our all time favourite guests onto Over The Influence this week. It's Austin Karr!
Austin is now ten years sober and talks to us today about why it's so important to always strive for happiness. Becoming sober is a major hurdle but once you've jumped that hurdle, it's important to not become complacent.
It's always a pleasure to have Austin on the podcast and if you'd like to keep up to date with all things Austin, you can visit his website www.austinjkarr.com or follow him on socials @austinjkarr
2025-05-0551 min
Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!!Austin KarrAustin karr the sobriety coach from ticktock joins pete. Have to say Austin and I had a blast even after we finished we were still laughing join the Pete vs Anxiety discord right now: join Pete vs Anxiety!!! patreon now for 1 dollar is all it takes to get you in for bonus contenthttps://www.patreon.co... ticktock:@petevsanxietypod instagram:@pete_vs_Annxietypodcast Want to be a guest on Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!!? Send Peter Dalke a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.c...Become a supporter of this podcast: http...
2025-03-131h 03
Cheat Code NutritionHow to Cultivate Happiness in Sobriety: The 3 Keys with Austin KarrWhat if the secret to lasting sobriety isn’t just quitting drinking—but building a life that actually makes you happy? In this episode, I sit down with Austin Karr, a sobriety and happiness coach who believes that true recovery is about cultivating joy, self-trust, and intentional living—not just removing alcohol.Austin shares his powerful 3 Keys to Happiness:✅ Knowing who you are✅ Trusting yourself✅ Living with intentionWe dive into:✨ Why happiness—not willpower—is the real opposite of addiction✨ How traditional recovery models often miss the joy facto...
2025-03-0739 min2025-01-211h 02
Wrestling with Heart with Stanley KarrWrestling with Heart episode 156: special guest Chad AustinSend us a textHad the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Chad Austin! On episode 156, we discussed growing up a fan, his time in ECW, favorite opponents, surviving cancer, and more. You can follow Chad here:https://www.facebook.com/chad.austin.58118Check out the Reliving the Extreme podcast here:https://redcircle.com/shows/reliving-the-extreme-an-ecw-podcastAre you a pro wrestler and have done community service and/or charity work? E-mail the podcast at wrestlingwithheart@yahoo.com and tell us if you would be interested in being interviewed.
2025-01-0836 min
House of Krause: A Zags PodcastReactions to a busy first week for Gonzaga basketballTuck Clarry, Connor Hope, Steven Karr and Austin King discuss the weekend games for the men's and women's teams and what we can take away from the first week of the season.
2024-11-1248 min
A Time to Thrill - Conversations with AIME AUSTIN Crime Fiction AuthorEpisode 52: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Lisa CheekLisa and I met in a kitchen in South Pasadena. A few months ago, I signed up for Happy Women Dinners, events that feature women-focused topics. First, I met Lyz Lenz as she discussed her book about divorce. This month it was a talk from Bonnie Wan about getting clear on what we want in our lives. Great talks and as a bonus, I get to meet interesting women like Lisa Cheek. Her debut book, Sit, Cinderella, Sit will release in January 2025.
Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.
You can find Lisa:
Su...
2024-11-011h 16
Thriller "A Bitcoin Zine"Building a Bitcoin Hackerspace with Car Gonzalez - What Is Your Bitcoin Story?Recorded this one with GG from What Is Your Bitcoin Story?
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On this episode, we have the pleasure of having Car Gonzalez join us to share his Bitcoin story and his journey with building PlebLab a hackerspace and community within Austin, Texas.
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2024-10-181h 18
Insights UnlockedHow to leverage customer feedback for improved marketing engagementEpisode web pageThe Human Insight Summit (THiS) PROMO CodeThe Human Insight Summit (THiS) is headed to Austin, Texas, this October 28-30. THiS is our annual, in-person customer conference dedicated to helping organizations understand their customers by showing and sharing, first-hand, the possibilities of using human insight across the business. Get $100 off your registration with the podcast listener code: UNLOCKED. Learn more or register. Episode summary:Increasingly, brands are recognizing that customer feedback, traditionally important in UX design, is also crucial to shaping their marketing strategies.“We generally thi...
2024-05-2015 min
Controlled Chaos a Recovery PodcastThe Power of Now: Sobriety insights from Coach Austin Karr | Shana EppsSend us a textDiscover the transformative power of living in the present moment with coach Austin Karr as he shares invaluable insights on sobriety. Joined by Shana Epps, they delve into personal experiences, navigating addiction, and finding strength in the journey to recovery. Get inspired by their candid conversation and learn practical strategies for embracing sobriety and living life to the fullest.Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2287816/supportPatreon Link: https://patreon.com/ControlledChaos478YouTube Channel: Controlled Chaos Coaching:https://www.youtube.com/@ShanaJEppsFollow Controlled Chaos...
2024-03-2457 min
Evil Walks, Spiritual Talks“The University of Texas Tower Shooting”It’s August 1st , 1966 and at The University of Texas at Austin….the lives of anyone in range were taken by gunshot. Come listen and understand why this shooting is considered one of the deadliest school shootings in history. Victim(s): (Taken lives) Margaret Elizabeth Whitman Kathleen Francis Whitman Edna Elizabeth Townsley Mark Jerome Gabour Marguerite Gabour Baby Boy Wilson Thomas Frederick Eckman Dr. Robert Hamilton Boyer Karen Joan Griffith Thomas Ray Karr David Hubert Gunby Thomas Aquinas Ashton Paul Bolton Sonntag Clau...
2024-01-2317 min
Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free PodcastAustin Karr: Being Honest With YourselfOur guest on this episode Austin Karr reached the end of his tether with drinking and decided that enough is enough. It wasn’t as simple as giving up the booze alone though - his issues with drinking were a symptom of something deeper. Before he could tackle drinking once and for all, he had to tackle his issues with himself head on.
Thanks to Austin for coming on the pod, his cool-headedness and positive outlook is a joy to listen to and we're sure you'll think so too!
Keep up with Austin at his website www.a...
2023-09-2555 minWrestling with Heart with Stanley KarrWrestling with Heart episode 23: special guest Brett DouglasSend us a textHad the opportunity to speak with pro wrestler, actor, musician, and podcaster Brett Douglas on Wrestling with Heart! Brett and I spoke about getting involved in wrestling, working with a young Austin Theory before he signed with WWE, and the near death experience he faced after being addicted to alcohol. All images and video used with permission from Douglas.Find out more about Douglas here:https://www.facebook.com/people/Wolfman-Professional-Wrestling/100068399301690/?paipv=0&eav=AfaY3EVDP49QRZaqfqQjK0tJDT_lTt7cbWwygAE9NOf3aKNrpBGpo_tE0C9nUW9I7YQ&_rdr...
2023-04-2850 min
DarkHorse PodcastSupport and Defend: Bret Speaks with more Military WhistleblowersIn a follow up conversation to last week’s episode, Bret speaks with two more active and past duty service members about their experience in the US military during Covid, they seek to convey their experience over the last few years in the, and make it known what process is underway in our military.*****Ms. Jordan Karr, former USAF:Jordan Karr is a former USAF Intelligence officer. She served 9 years on active duty to include multiple deployments and was recently separated in May 2022 over the COVID vaccine mandates. She has an active IG co...
2022-10-191h 51
Contrabass ConversationsJoel Braun on UnaccompaniedUniversity of Texas at Austin double bass professor Joel Braun just released a solo album. Titled Unaccompanied, it contains his own transcription of the Bach Flute Partita, premiere recordings of works by Lera Auerbach, Caleb Burhans and Olga Magidenko, and his own composition "Awake," which received an honorable mention from the ISB David Walter composition competition. We talk about the story behind this album, performing works by women composers, life events since our last chat at ISB 2019, and much more. Enjoy, and check out the following links to hear recital performances...
2022-10-171h 15
Bad Acts: A True Crime PodcastEp. 63 - Final Halloween: The Murder of Kelly TurnerSend us a textIn late October 2014, Kelly Turner returned to her hometown of Austin, TX, to introduce her new boyfriend Joseph Karr to her family and friends. Everyone thought the new couple seemed happy together -- at first. On Halloween night, Kelly and Joseph went out with a few of her friends for a night on the town. Later that night, Kelly's friends awoke to the sounds of a terrible crime. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspodPodMoth: https://podmoth.network/E...
2021-10-2841 min
Rural Is CoolMarketing to Rural America with Austin KarrWelcome to Rural Is Cool this week I chat with Austin Karr. Austin works with Monkey This a marketing company that caters to the needs of small town, rural businesses.
Austin grew up in rural Iowa, and his roots are still there even though he now calls Denver home. Austin shares with us some great ideas on how small businesses can achieve their goals both on a budget and with their “why” and “what” in mind.
https://www.monkeythis.com
Austin is also the founder of Charoltte’s Day. Charlotte’s Day helps provide tool...
2021-09-1636 min
Greetings From WhereverEpisode 8- Midas Vinyl (Creative Small Business Shoutout)I got to chat with Raul Adrian Ochoa (AKA Modern Day Midas) to talk all about his creative small business, Midas Vinyl. We also got to talk about his many other creative endeavors including being a very active singer-songwriter in the Austin scene, livestreaming (both gaming and music) and keeping an open mic going in the time of Corona.
Deep Dive: Midas Vinyl is "stencil artwork on recycled 12 inch LP's ranging from classic iconic pop culture images to custom pieces for gifting." We got into what goes into each piece of vinyl he designs...
2020-12-0744 min
Inspiring VoicesAmanda Karr: The changing landscape of higher education in the USIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie connects with Amanda Karr, Director of marketing and communications at the University of Texas, Austin, one of the biggest colleges in the US. The changing landscape of higher education in the US in explored with Amanda outlining how marketing is being adapted to meet the needs of a new type of student embarking on a different type of college experience. Key marketing strategies such as 'concierge marketing' and 'nurture' campaigns are identified and described providing you with ideas on how to attract students to your own institution. This is a fantastic...
2020-09-0836 min
四档强攻S3E3 转会&续约新闻回顾（下）本期主播：Blitz @我是dennisc 跑楠 @爬楼跑楠 亚秋 @BigBossGuo Jack @mitsuich Peter本期内容：圣尼克去年刚和美洲豹签下肥约，却因为伤病被新秀Minshew的光芒所掩盖。此番加盟对Trubisky不再有信心的芝加哥熊队，圣光能否依旧。Austin Hooper从猎鹰加盟克利夫兰布朗，布朗终于有了一个强力近端锋，天赋满满的进攻线能否兑现。Malvin Gordon加盟同区死对头丹佛野马，不过这对不再依赖Gordon的闪电不失为一着好棋。打到美联决赛的田纳西泰坦队选择和曾经的海豚弃将Tannehill续约，Mariota则被交易至赌城突袭者队，只是在Derek Karr面前能否先发也令人怀疑。达拉斯牛仔，和外接手Amari Cooper续约，给Dak Prescott贴上特权标签。你了解什么是特权标签吗？圣徒正式和Drew Brees续约，并从49人签下上赛季从野马火线加盟湾区的Emmanuel Sanders。更有力的接球武器，助老猪退休前再冲击一次超级碗。除了以上交易，自由市场上还要哪些尚未找到下家的大鱼：海
2020-03-2452 min
Contrabass ConversationsDavid Neubert on online learning David Neubert has been at the forefront of music technology and how it applies to teaching for decades. He presented a session about online learning for double bassists and some of the pros and cons of this approach. In addition to being a past president of the International Society of Bassists and former bass faculty The University of Texas at Austin, David is also a pilot. He is one of the few people that attended the 2019 ISB Convention by flying his own plane there! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android...
2019-10-2423 min
Contrabass ConversationsClaus Freudenstein and UNIOClaus Freudenstein has recently released a new album with the Bassmonsters called UNIO. Learn more in this short chat with Claus live from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and check out the video version here. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with...
2019-07-2207 min
Contrabass ConversationsTrevor Jones on building this businessToday's show, recorded live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, is a look inside the inner workings of the Contrabass Conversations brand and business with Trevor Jones. Trevor joined the team in 2017 and has been instrumental in tightening up what we do here on the podcast. What we talk about here can be applied to many projects in life, and if you'd like to chat with Trevor about making progress on projects, you can reach out to him at trevor@contrabassconversations.com. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and...
2019-07-1827 min
Contrabass ConversationsSarah Hogan Kaiser on mid-career auditionsSarah Hogan Kaiser has been a member of the St. Louis Symphony since 2004. Prior to that, she performed in the New World Symphony, and she received her Bachelor of Music from Indiana University and her Master of Music from Rice University. Sarah and I shared a stand in the Spoleto USA Orchestra many years ago, and it was great to reconnect and talk about her career, life in the St. Louis Symphony, and the challenges of take an audition in your own orchestra after many years of not auditioning. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with...
2019-07-1541 min
Amuse NewsEpisode 94: Beverages Bonanza and Blake from AustinToday's show features beverage pros from Kent Falls Brewing (Barry Labendz), Neversink Spirits (Yoni Rabino and Noah Braunstein), and Guayaki (David Karr). Plus the show kicks off with a surprise guest and new friend of HRN – Blake from Austin, Texas! It's a wild and wonderful episode of HRN Happy Hour!
It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of fo...
2019-07-1155 min
Contrabass ConversationsMaggie Cox on the PAGE ProjectMaggie Cox is an undergraduate student at Rice University and co-authored an article last year which sparked controversy in the double bass world. This article led to the creation of the Project for All Gender Equality, which is focused on the unique experiences of gender minorities in the bass community. We chat about this and more in this engaging conversation live from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention with Maggie. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings
2019-07-1135 min
Contrabass ConversationsJoel Braun and Jeremy Kurtz-Harris on growth and developmentJoel Braun is taking over at the University of Texas at Austin as bass professor, and he joined me and San Diego Symphony principal bass Jeremy Kurtz-Harris for a freewheeling conversation on competitions, auditions, learning modalities, living in an age of distraction, and much more. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound...
2019-07-0853 min
Contrabass ConversationsJay Starkes on Lisle Atkinson and the Neo Bass EnsembleJay Starkes and I caught up live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention to chat about the passing of his friend, colleague, and mentor Lisle Atkinson. Jay discusses the wealth of musical collaborations that Lisle experienced in his life and the memorial concert being planned for fall 2019 to commemorate his life and artistic contributions. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings...
2019-07-0514 min
Contrabass ConversationsDesmond Bratton on meditation and purposeDesmond Bratton has had an interesting career so far, and he's only in the early stages of his professional bass life. He has studied with Lloyd Goldstein and Nicholas Walker, two of my favorite past podcast guests. We talk about his artistic pursuits, meditation, and pivot points we all encounter in our lives. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which...
2019-07-0140 min
Contrabass ConversationsAdam Booker and Danny Ziemann on jazz educationBoth Danny Ziemann and Adam Booker have appeared on the podcast before, and I thought that it would be fun and valuable to sit down with both of them and chat about the state of the union in terms of jazz education. This is a great conversation that covers all kinds of important topics like mindset, professionalism, challenges unique to jazz bass education, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more: Adam on Contrabass Conversations Danny on Contrabass Conversations Danny's Discover Double Bass courses Listen to Contrabass Conversations with...
2019-06-2729 min
Contrabass ConversationsAaron Olguin on solo playingAaron Olguin is one of my favorite people, and it has been such fun following along with his projects and successes in the music world. Aaron was the opening classical headliner for the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he and I also played on Andrés Martín's recital at the convention. We talk about what he played on is recital, what his new job in the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra is like, and more! Enjoy, and check out our deep-dive with Aaron and his career from early 2019 here. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our fr...
2019-06-2413 min
Contrabass ConversationsLongevity and the BassistToday's episode was recorded live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention with Dr. Randy Kertz, Chi-chi Nwanoku, John Patitucci, and Steve Bailey about how to stay healthy on the bass as you age. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D'Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings...
2019-06-201h 06
Contrabass ConversationsBlake Hilley is in high gearBlake Hilley just finished his freshman year at the Juilliard School, and he's already done more than many people do during their entire undergraduate careers. Here are just a few of the projects he has accomplished in this short period of time: he premiered a solo work for bass titled Bass Heart by composer Bishu Chattopadhyay he released a recording of himself performing Kol Nidrei he put out a ton of recordings on his YouTube channel, including a quite entertaining cover of I Fought the Law (also singing!) he wrote an article for the Juilliard Admissions...
2019-06-1756 min
Contrabass ConversationsSélène Saint-Aime on afro-french explorationsSélène Saint-Aime is a young Afro-French bassist, singer, and composer with Caribbean and West African origins. She has spent the last few years traveling the world and absorbing the musical cultures of places like Cuba, North Africa, Spain, Italy, and the West Indes. Sélène has studied with Ron Carter and Lonnie Plaxico as well as saxophonist and conceptualist Steve Coleman. Her upcoming EP Mare Undarum, from which we feature excerpts on this episode, explores the world of lunar seas. We dig into her very cool travel bass from Patrick Charton, experiences trav...
2019-06-1338 min
Contrabass ConversationsStephanie Patterson on adult learners Stephanie Patterson specializes in teaching adult learners. After playing professionally for a period of time, she developed an overuse injury and had to leave her symphonic career. Her teaching career began by accident about 10 years ago when her former hairdresser wanted to learn to play bass to do rockabilly. Around the same time, she began corresponding with New York Philharmonic bassist and Manhattan School of Music bass faculty member Orin O'Brien. Through her own experiences and advice from Orin, Stephanie has developed a teaching philosophy specifically tailored for adult learners. We dig into...
2019-06-101h 24
Contrabass ConversationsKrista Kopper and The Backstage Creative PodcastKrista Kopper recently launched a podcast called The Backstage Creative focusing on the people who work behind the scenes of theater to create the scenes, music, costumes, props, and everything else that goes into live productions. We chat about her background, starting a podcast, and the benefits that come from tackling a project like this. Be sure to check out this cool new podcast, and a huge shout-out to Krista for being a part of the Contrabass Conversations team! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass...
2019-05-231h 02
Contrabass ConversationsDutch Double Bass FestivalJames Oesi will be hosting the second Dutch Double Bass Festival this June 8th and 9th in Rotterdam. The line-up for the event is spectacular, including: Francois and Sylvan Rabbath Rick Stotijn Renaud Garcia Fons Richard Bona Check out the full line-up of guests and get your tickets on the festival website, and check out my previous conversation with James for more on his cool musical background and activities! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings ...
2019-05-2022 min
Contrabass ConversationsEdwin LivingstonI've been a fan of Edwin Livingston's bass playing ever since hearing him play with Natalie Cole several years ago. Edwin is one of the most in-demand bassists working today, having worked Elvin Jones, Ellis, Delfeayo, and Jason Marsalis, The Headhunters, and dozens of other familiar names. Edwin and I cover a lot of territory, including: growing up in Dallas early influences in his musical development how singing and saxophone eventually led him to the bass his journey to Austin, New Orleans, and Los Angeles and what he learned along the way what it's like traveling...
2018-08-091h 02
I Love You So Much: The Austin360 PodcastEp. 38: Bill Childs from 'Spare the Rock' on raising the next generation of music fansIn this week’s episode of “I Love You So Much,” we’re joined by Bill Childs, the host of KUTX’s "Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child," a weekly indie music show for kids that Childs has been hosting — sometimes with his own children, sometimes without them — for more than a decade. Bill, who is also an attorney who started a small record label along the way, discusses his experience running a multi-generational radio program and how to tap into kids' natural interest in music while introducing them to bands you already love. Clark Richards comes from a family you may have hea...
2018-04-2057 min
Contrabass ConversationsTCU International Double Bass Festival PreviewThe line-up for the 2018 TCU International Double Bass Festival (March 3-4, 2018) is like a who's who in the double bass world! Founded and organized by Artistic Director and TCU Professor of Double Bass Yuan Lu, this fifth bi-annual festival is the largest such event for double bassists in North America. Learn more about this event on their website, and be sure to like TCU on Facebook to follow along with their live coverage! Featuring recitals, lectures, masterclasses, and clinics by the following renowned double bass artists and teachers (past podcast guests are linked t...
2018-02-2008 min
Contrabass Conversationsbest of - Miles MosleyToday's "best of" episode features bassist and composer Miles Mosley! About Miles Mosley: Throughout the years Mosley has written, composed, performed live, appeared in videos and recorded for various artists including Chris Cornell, Jonathan Davis, Everlast, Terrence Howard, Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill, Gnarls Barkley, Jeff Beck, Common, Christina Aguilera, Lesa Carlson, and Kamasi Washington. A founding member of the acclaimed collective, The West Coast Get Down, Mosley has released albums containing his own solo work, in addition to recording and touring with artists including Jonathan Davis (Korn), Miss Lauryn Hill (as her Musical...
2018-01-1856 min
Contrabass ConversationsJessica Valls on improvisation, emotion, and finding your voiceJessica Valls has created a fascinating career as a double bass performer, educator, and free improvisor. She performs regularly with the Austin Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, and the vocal group Conspirare. She also plays chamber music, jazz gigs, and solo performances. Jessica teaches at Southwestern University, Austin Community College, and Huston-Tillotson University. She is also the founder ad director of the Austin Bass Workshop. Jessica is a dedicated free improvisor, incorporating singing, bass playing, and other elements on a regular basis into her performances. This episode is divided into three parts:...
2017-07-1837 minContrabass ConversationsThe Making of the ISBToday's episode features a panel discussion with individuals that started the International Society of Bassists, guided it through the early years, and helped shape it to what it is today. The panel includes: Barre Phillips (via video) Lawrence Hurst (via video) Lucas Drew (thoughts read by David Neubert) David Neubert Gary Karr Tom Knific Barry Green Jeff Bradetich Paul Ellison Madeleine Crouch David Murray Douglas Mapp Kristin Korb Follow along with all ISB-related coverage at contrabassconversations.com/ISB. Here are a few of the key historical highlights for this organization: 1967 - Gary Karr founds the International...
2017-06-201h 49