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The Modern MainframeHow Today’s Students Are Choosing a Career in Mainframe DevelopmentIn this episode, host Matt DeLaere is joined by two promising students from Northern Illinois University, Xander Nadas and Chase Richards, along with BMC Principal Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm. Together, they delve into the generational shift in mainframe demographics, the importance of recruiting new talent, and the unique perspectives that young professionals bring to the industry. Tune in to discover how the next generation is shaping the future of mainframes and why this technology remains vital in today's digital world.
Links:
Blog: 5 Reasons I’ve Decided to Pursue a Mainframe Career: A College Student’s Perspective, by Chase Richards - http...
2025-12-2936 min
IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem PodcastThe z/Education! Podcast – Episode 11This episode features Karl-Erik Stenfors, a retired IBM systems engineer and since 2015 been teaching Linux, virtualization and z/Assembler at three private universities in France, as well as teaching System Z technologies for two professional education companies. Kark-Erik has been recognized as an IBM Z and Linux One Champion for 2025!!Teaching has been a natural thread throughout his entire career, from installing and introducing new products, to coaching colleagues and customers, to authoring IBM Redbooks (comprehensive guides). In fact, he wrote every Redbook covering new processors during his final ten years at IBM.
2025-12-1216 min
Acquiring MindsSaying No to CEO Roles, Yes to OwnershipRegister for the webinar:Common Legal Diligence Issues (and How to Handle Them) - July 17th - https://bit.ly/4lo4SwuAccomplished CEO Marci LaRouech sought to build a business without investor pressure. A sub $1m HR firm was the way.Topics in Marci’s interview:Leading Makai HR through growth and exit as CEO2 reasons she likes project workComparing HR consulting and PEO business modelsAcquiring Seay HR with 40% seller financingLeveraging associations and networks for client growthBuilding a strong team for high-touch HR serviceGrowth in fractional HR workBecoming the leading HR firm for th...
2025-07-141h 39
Changelog & FriendsState of the "log" 2024Our 7th annual year-end wrap-up is here! We’re featuring 12 listener voicemails, dope Breakmaster Cylinder remixes & our favorite episodes of the year. Thanks for listening! 💚
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2024-12-202h 08The Changelog: Software Development, Open SourceState of the "log" 2024 (Friends)Our 7th annual year-end wrap-up is here! We’re featuring 12 listener voicemails, dope Breakmaster Cylinder remixes & our favorite episodes of the year. Thanks for listening! 💚
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2024-12-202h 08Changelog Master FeedState of the "log" 2024 (Changelog & Friends #74)Our 7th annual year-end wrap-up is here! We’re featuring 12 listener voicemails, dope Breakmaster Cylinder remixes & our favorite episodes of the year. Thanks for listening! 💚
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2024-12-202h 08IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem PodcastThe z/Education! Podcast - Episode 3Our guest is Dr Cameron Seay a mainframe thought leader and adjunct professor at East Carolina University. He has been in mainframes since he saw the platform in 2005. He is a “mainframer” at heart! who is passionate about teaching. He loves the community and says, anybody that learns mainframe has a competitive advantage. You don't want to miss this episode of z/Education Podcast!
2024-10-3011 min
The Modern MainframeNext-Gen Mainframers Discuss Their Experiences on the PlatformBMC Technology Solutions Director and DevOps Evangelist Anthony Anter leads a roundtable discussion with BMC Associate Solution Engineer Rachel Clevenger and Senior Associate Software Consultants Nick Guillemette and Dakota Locklear about their careers, what drew them to the platform, and how mainframe organizations can attract new talent.
Links:
Blog: Why Mainframe Development Is a Great Career Choice - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-development-great-career-choice/
Podcast: The Mainframe on Campus with Dr. Cameron Seay - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/the-mainframe-on-campus-with-dr-cameron-seay
Blog: These Are Mainframe Development’s Good New Days - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-application-development-good-new-days/
Blog: The Next, Next Generation of...
2024-10-2928 min
Skyward Data09. Bridging the IT Talent Gap w/ Cameron SeayJoin us as Mark Potts sits down with Cameron Seay, a dedicated educator and IT professional at East Carolina University. This episode explores Cameron's innovative approaches to teaching mainframe technology, his efforts to bridge the talent gap in IT, and his deep commitment to making education accessible and effective. Hear about the unique challenges and rewards of teaching mainframe, and the impact of Cameron’s work on new generations of IT professionals.
2024-08-0934 min
Skyward Data09. Bridging the IT Talent Gap w/ Cameron SeayJoin us as Mark Potts sits down with Cameron Seay, a dedicated educator and IT professional at East Carolina University. This episode explores Cameron's innovative approaches to teaching mainframe technology, his efforts to bridge the talent gap in IT, and his deep commitment to making education accessible and effective. Hear about the unique challenges and rewards of teaching mainframe, and the impact of Cameron’s work on new generations of IT professionals.
2024-08-0934 min
Ship It! Cloud, SRE, Platform EngineeringDeploying on a FridayMichael Gat joins us for a look back on mainframes & why sometimes deploying on a Friday IS the right thing to do.
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2024-07-271h 05Changelog Master FeedDeploying on a Friday (Ship It! #114)Michael Gat joins us for a look back on mainframes & why sometimes deploying on a Friday IS the right thing to do.
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2024-07-271h 05Changelog & FriendsRetirement is for suckersTHE Cameron Seay joins us once again! This time we learn more about his life/history, hear all about the boot camps he runs, discuss recent advancements in AI / quantum computing and how they might affect the tech labor market & more!
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2024-03-231h 24Changelog Master FeedRetirement is for suckers (Changelog & Friends #36)THE Cameron Seay joins us once again! This time we learn more about his life/history, hear all about the boot camps he runs, discuss recent advancements in AI / quantum computing and how they might affect the tech labor market & more!
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2024-03-231h 24The Changelog: Software Development, Open SourceRetirement is for suckers (Friends)THE Cameron Seay joins us once again! This time we learn more about his life/history, hear all about the boot camps he runs, discuss recent advancements in AI / quantum computing and how they might affect the tech labor market & more!
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2024-03-231h 24
The Changelog: Software Development, Open SourceState of the "log" 2023 (Interview)Our 6th annual year-end wrap-up episode! This time we’re featuring 12 (yes, 12!) listener voice mails, our favorite episodes of the year & some insanely cool Breakmaster Cylinder beats made just for this occasion. Thanks for listening! 💚
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2023-12-201h 46Changelog InterviewsState of the "log" 2023Our 6th annual year-end wrap-up episode! This time we’re featuring 12 (yes, 12!) listener voice mails, our favorite episodes of the year & some insanely cool Breakmaster Cylinder beats made just for this occasion. Thanks for listening! 💚
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2023-12-201h 46Changelog Master FeedState of the "log" 2023 (Changelog Interviews #571)Our 6th annual year-end wrap-up episode! This time we’re featuring 12 (yes, 12!) listener voice mails, our favorite episodes of the year & some insanely cool Breakmaster Cyilnder beats made just for this occasion. Thanks for listening! 💚
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2023-12-201h 46
Mainframe ConnectI am a Mainframer: Benjamin DanielsOn this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, host Steven Dickens is joined by Benjamin Daniels, Cloud Solutions Engineer at Oracle. While an undergrad at North Carolina A&T State University, Ben's professor for Java and mainframe classes was Dr. Cameron Seay. Dr. Seay because Ben's formal mentor and opened the door to many opportunities for Ben, and they continue to stay in close touch.
After doing well in Dr. Seay’s Java class, Ben noticed that the other excelling students also participated in the Master the Mainframe Competition. Ben’s competitive nature — and his goal to be...
2023-02-2723 min
The Open MainframeBlast From the Past: The Future of COBOL – The Open Mainframe Ep. 17COBOL has a long and illustrious history; after all, not many other languages have been in use since 1959 and are still going strong! But far from being a relic, COBOL continues to evolve and is finally getting the credit it deserves. The Open Mainframe Project’s COBOL Working Group, which launched in 2020 as a response to increasing interest in COBOL (and misinformation about it), aims to promote and support the continued use of the COBOL language globally. One of its first missions: To identify the COBOL market, challenges, concerns and how companies are addressing these issues.
As a f...
2023-02-0244 minThe Open MainframeMainframe Education – The Open Mainframe EP 4Why did we stop teaching mainframe skills? In this session, hosts Alan Shimel and John Mertic discuss mainframe education with Dr. Cameron Seay, Professor at East Carolina University, Lauren Valenti, Head of Mainframe Education and Customer Engagement at Broadcom, and Tye Glenz, 2021 Open Mainframe Project Mainframe Open Education Mentee. We’ll learn more about why mainframe skills are important, where to go to get these skills, how academic institutions can add this to their curriculum, and a first-hand experience from a student.
2023-02-0241 minThe Open MainframeIt’s Not Your Mother’s COBOL – The Open Mainframe EP 1COBOL is the lifeblood of mainframe applications that power the global economy. It is proven, reliable, and the foundation of most mission critical financial services at the world’s biggest banks. Hosts Alan Shimel and John Mertic are joined by Cameron Seay from East Carolina Univ. and Suharshan Srinivasan of IBM. Together they will take a look at the COBOL’s history, the sudden demand for it, the academic landscape, and the efforts of Open Mainframe Project and other organizations to create resources for COBOL and showcase its value to a broader audience.
2023-02-0241 minChangelog InterviewsMainframes are still a big thingThis week we’re talking about mainframes with Cameron Seay, Adjunct Professor at East Carolina University and a member of the Governing Board of the Open Mainframe Project. If you’ve been curious about mainframes, this show will be a great guide.
Cameron explains exactly what a mainframe is and how it’s different from the cloud. We talk COBOL and the state of education and opportunities around that language. We cover the state-of-the-art in mainframe land, System Z, Linux on mainframes, and more.
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2023-01-271h 04
Changelog Master FeedMainframes are still a big thing (The Changelog #524)This week we’re talking about Mainframes with Cameron Seay, Adjunct Professor at East Carolina University and a member of the Governing Board of the Open Mainframe Project. If you’ve been curious about Mainframes, this show will be a great guide. Cameron explains exactly what a Mainframe is and how it’s different from the Cloud. We talk COBOL and the state of education and opportunities around that language. We cover the state-of-the-art in Mainframe land, System Z, Linux on Mainframe, and more.
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2023-01-271h 04The Changelog: Software Development, Open SourceMainframes are still a big thing (Interview)This week we’re talking about mainframes with Cameron Seay, Adjunct Professor at East Carolina University and a member of the Governing Board of the Open Mainframe Project. If you’ve been curious about mainframes, this show will be a great guide.
Cameron explains exactly what a mainframe is and how it’s different from the cloud. We talk COBOL and the state of education and opportunities around that language. We cover the state-of-the-art in mainframe land, System Z, Linux on mainframes, and more.
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2023-01-271h 04
Floating Through FilmEpisode #39: James Cameron (Avatar 2: The Way of Water + Terminator 2: Judgment Day)On episode #39 of Floating Through Film, we're talking about James Cameron in honor of the release of his new movie in theaters, Avatar 2: The Way of Water! We have returning guest and big James Cameron fan, Bryan, to help us talk about James Cameron and the 2 movies we're reviewing of his. We start the episode by briefly discussing our overall thoughts on Cameron before reviewing the two movies, Avatar 2: The Way of Water (6:02), and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (48:07). We then return to a discussion of our overall thoughts about Cameron at the end of the episode as well (1:12:48). We hope...
2022-12-241h 42
The Modern MainframeA Discussion of Modern Mainframe Development with Tom TaulliAuthor, investor, speaker, and advisor Tom Taulli joins The Modern Mainframe to discuss his new book, "Modern Mainframe Development: COBOL, Databases and Next-Generation Approaches," why mainframe development is a promising career opportunity, the impact and future of the platform, and more.
It's a can't-miss episode for those entering the IT workforce, considering a career change, or looking to build or strengthen a development team.
Links:
Tom Taulli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtaulli/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttaulli
Tom's PluralSight.com COBOL courses:
https://app.pluralsight.com/library/courses/cobol-big-picture/table-of-contents
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/murachs-mainframe-cobol
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2022-06-1624 min
Mainframe ConnectI am a Mainframer: Cameron SeayIn today's episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, Steven Dickens talks with Dr. Cameron Seay, IBM Z Academic Thought Leader and Adjunct Professor at Tennessee State University and East Carolina University. Their conversation focuses on Cameron's longstanding support of the Mainframe community, his commitment to introducing students to the mainframe, and how that commitment, coupled with his teaching approach to development methodology, has helped nearly 300 students get mainframe jobs.
2022-02-0531 min
Digital: DisruptedThe Mainframe is Making a Comeback – with Cameron Seay, Ph.D.In this episode, Paul and Cameron discuss all things mainframe, from why we use it to why we need to keep teaching it at universities. Cameron Seay, Ph.D. is an Adjunct Professor at East Carolina University and member of the Governing Board of the Open Mainframe Project. Connect with Cameron on LinkedIn here and check out the Open Mainframe Project.
2021-03-3030 min
Liquid Sunshine Radio Show - Funk, Groove, Disco & Beats - All The Good Stuff!!Show #50 - Funky Deep Funk - Liquid Sunshine @ The Face Radio - 23-03-2021Hello Groovers,
In our travels of swirling back to the source, we’ve now landed at the deepest of deep. Yes, it’s 2 hours of the earliest funk, its 2 hours of funky deep funk.
Oh yeah, good times!
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Put on your boogie pants and dancing shoes and come on down for some Liquid Sunshine. It's sexy music, for sexy people. Liquid Sunshine is a weekly radio show on 2XX FM in Australia, and The Face Radio in Brooklyn, USA, playing the best Deep Funk, Rare Groove, Disco & Beats - Al...
2021-03-262h 05
The Modern MainframeThe Mainframe on Campus with Dr. Cameron SeayEast Carolina University Adjunct Professor Dr. Cameron Seay talks about introducing students to the mainframe, how to generate more awareness of the platform on campus, and his efforts to increase the mainframe's profile in college curricula.
2020-12-2825 min
Day by Day'Fallin' Rain' starring Camila Mendes and Lucas HedgesPlagued with the fear of not leaving something behind, Franklin tries to get his ex to record an oral history of their relationship in case they both die. ‘Fallin' Rain’ was written by Cameron Roberts and stars Camila Mendes (Riverdale) and Lucas Hedges (Honey Boy) with an original score from Luka Kloser. Day By Day is created and produced by Adam Faze and Jamie Dolan with sound mixing and design by Becket Cerny. On today’s episode, we highlight the story of Darlene “Lulu” Benson-Seay and the COVID-19 Relief Fund for Incarcerated Women. To donate, pleas...
2020-05-0800 min
The HA New Freedom, with Ruth SteinfeldIn this episode, 85-year old retired Houston hairdresser Ruth Steinfeld shares her life story, beginning in Nazi Germany in 1933, escaping a French concentration camp and eventually finding refuge, peace and her own voice in the United States
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2019-05-0849 min
The HVisible Hands, with Bi NguyenEpisode Summary:
In this episode, Houston-based mixed martial artist Bi Nguyen shares her unbelievable story of immigrating to the U.S., running away from home, surviving severe trauma, finding healing in competitive fighting and eventually landing on a major network reality tv show.
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2019-03-1353 min
The HA Tastemaking Institution, with Eric SandlerEpisode Summary:
In this episode, Houston native Eric Sandler shares his story of growing up in Sugar Land, his lifelong love of trying new foods, and the journey that led him to become one of the most trusted voices in the Houston culinary scene.
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2019-02-2747 min
The HFully Fashioned, with Claire DrennanEpisode Summary:
In this episode, Houston transplant Claire Drennan shares her story of growing up in small town East Tennessee, fully immersing herself into Chilean culture, and eventually finding herself as an fashion designer, artist and maker in Houston.
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2018-11-1438 min
The HUnrelenting, with Mair EmenoguEpisode Summary:
In this episode, Houston born and raised entrepreneur Mair Emenogu shares the story of her relationship to her father, her tremendous drive to achieve her goals, and how she stumbled into a career as a perfumer by simply signing her name.
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2018-10-3140 min
The HBeyond Cool, with Kam FranklinEpisode Summary:
In this episode, front woman for Houston-born Gulf Coast Soul band The Suffers, Kam Franklin, shares her story of growing up in a couple very different neighborhoods in Houston, finding herself in the middle of the local punk/ska scene in high school, and how she came to be the voice of her dream band.
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2018-10-1734 min
The HListening & Learning, with Britt HawthorneEpisode Summary:In the Season 2 finale, Houston-based anti-bias, anti-racist educator, and wife of our last guest, Britt Hawthorne, shares her amazing story of growing up in small-town Illinois, learning to embrace and celebrate her blackness in a predominantly white environment, and standing in the gap for anyone who's ever been made to feel "other." Episode Credits:Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.Production assistance by Salman Virani.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.Other songs featured in this episode are by Scott Benton, Cameron Pessarra, and Houston-based instrumental a...
2018-06-131h 01
The HRebel, with Shayne HawthorneEpisode Summary:
Shayne Hawthorne, the creative director of Houston hybrid gallery and barber shop, CRWN, shares the story of his life growing up in Illinois as the only child of a single mother, discovering a love for art, getting into trouble with the law, and finding his way as a barber.
Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Production assistance by Salman Virani
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra, and White Lamb.
2018-05-3056 min
The HWhy Not?, with Alecia LawyerEpisode Summary:
In this episode of The H, Alecia Lawyer, founder of ROCO, shares her story of growing up in a small East Texas town, falling in love with physics, stumbling into an audition at one of the world's most prestigious music schools, and starting the most unique chamber orchestra you've ever heard of.
Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by Robbie Seay.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston born and raised piano prodigy Cameron Pessarra.
Artwork by...
2018-05-1637 min
The HThe Journeyman, with Thomas CsorbaEpisode Summary:
Houston born and raised singer/songwriter Thomas Csorba tells his story of getting his start in the music industry as a teenager, and the places its led him in the years since.
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Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
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2018-05-0257 min
The HBalancing Act, with Matt ToomeyEpisode Summary:
In this episode of The H, Matt Toomey, founder of Boomtown Coffee, shares his story of growing up in Houston, and balancing life as an entrepreneur, husband and father of four.
Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Production Assistance by Salman Virani.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by Cameron Pessarra and Houston instrumental artist BROR.
Artwork by Spindletop Design.
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2018-04-1843 min
The HThe Blue Lotus, with Kevin DurhamEpisode Summary:
Rapper Kevin Durham shares the story of his life growing up in Central Texas as the younger brother to a local rap hero and his own personal journey as an artist.
Also on this episode, the return of our segment on Houston's greatest sports fans, Houston Homers!
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Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Production assistance by Salman Virani
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in...
2018-04-0453 min
The HThe Patient Hustler, with Basya BenshushanEpisode Summary:
In this episode of The H, marketing and social media professional and CEO of Pink Cilantro Basya Benshushan shares her story of growing up as one of six kids in the Jewish community of Meyerland in Southwest Houston. Hear about her journey of self-discovery as an artist, entrepreneur, mother and all-around creative force in this city.
Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode are by local instrumentalists Scott Benton, and...
2018-03-1450 min
The HStoryteller, with Hunter AtkinsEpisode Summary:
Sports Reporter Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle shares his story of growing up in a privileged family in New York City, discovering a passion for the art of journalism, struggling through unemployment, running from bulls, and the many adventures he's experienced in his life as a journalist.
Also on this episode, hear a sample of one of Luke's other podcasts, Yay! Go, Sports! Check it out on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!
Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You,"...
2018-02-281h 08
The HSweet, Sweet Lemonade, with Nammy Sirur & Pavi DinamaniEpisode Summary:
In this episode of The H, hear the story of Nammy Sirur and Pavi Dinamani, an unlikely pair of misfits from India who found each other here in Houston, became the best of friends, and eventually business partners, starting a YouTube channel aimed at other misfits just like them.
Also on this episode: our next installment of The Dish, in which Jenny, Ranelle & Lara visit the amazing Peli Peli in The Vintage.
Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without...
2018-02-1459 min
The HNick Panzarella: 'Pon ArtistEpisode Summary:
What does it look like to learn about, embrace, preserve and share another culture? And why do it? On this episode of The H, Luke visits with Nick Panzarella, founder and CEO of Houston-based Wild South Tea Company about the work he's doing to preserve the cultures of others.
Also check out The Roommates Podcast on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!
Episode Credits:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner.
Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.
Other songs featured in this episode...
2018-01-3149 min
The HTerroir, with Elyse BlechmanEpisode Summary:
Coffee, beer, wine, whisky... Those who know them best know that even their most subtle characteristics are determined by the conditions under which their ingredients grow; the mineral content of the soil, their exposure to sunlight, air quality, etc., or as the French call it, their terroir. In this episode Luke sits down with local Scotch guru Elyse Blechman to hear her story and learn about the various environmental factors that shaped her character.
Also on this episode, Nick Willard visits with the owner of the Cypress' first nanobrewery, Wicked Boxer Brewing...
2018-01-1752 min
The HBig Wheel, with George Foreman IVEpisode Summary:
To what extent is your identity connected to the names you were given when you were born? Imagine growing up the son of a sports legend and bearing his name; the pressure that would come with it, the assumptions people would make about you. That's exactly the experience George Foreman IV had as one of boxing legend George Foreman's five sons, all bearing their father's name. In the debut episode of Season 2 of The H, Luke sits down with George IV to hear about his journey of self-discovery.
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2018-01-0345 min
The HPeaceful Bones, w/ Dr. Sam AxelradEpisode Summary:In this, the final episode of Season 1, Houston native, Dr. Sam Axelrad shares his remarkable story about serving as a surgeon in Vietnam, his unlikely friendship with an enemy soldier, and the book he's written about his life, Peaceful Bones. Episode Credits: Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Co-produced by Nick Willard.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra and local instrumental artist, BROR.Artwork by Spindletop Design.Be su...
2017-08-0228 minThe HI Hate Green Beans, w/ Lincee RayEpisode Summary:In this episode, Luke talks to author/blogger, Lincee Ray, about growing up in a tiny East Texas town, living and working at Walt Disney World, and eventually being forced to hit the reset button on her life, and moving to Houston. Episode Credits:Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra.Artwork by Spindletop Design.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and su...
2017-07-1952 minThe HLow-Fi Pralines, w/ Jason Kerr & Becca ReyengaEpisode Summary:In this episode, Luke talks to local chef, Jason Kerr and confectioner, Becca Reyenga about their love for food, for farmers markets, for Houston and for one another.Episode Credits:Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by local instrumental artist, BROR, and Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra .Artwork by Spindletop Design.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes!© 2017...
2017-06-2143 minThe HBrush Fires & Bomb Shelters, w/ Josh MooreEpisode Summary:In this episode, Luke sits down with local musical prodigy, record producer and gifted all-around creator, Josh Moore and hears his story of growing up in a nationally touring band, and eventually getting deeply involved with the Houston rap scene.Episode Credits:Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Co-produced by Nick Willard.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra, and local instrumental artist, BROR.Artwork by Spindletop DesignBe sure to follow us...
2017-06-071h 17The HFinca Tres Robles, w/ the Garcia-Prats BrothersEpisode Summary:In this episode, Luke talks to Mark, Tommy & Dan Garcia-Prats about growing up in a family of 12, and the paths that led each of them to opening Houston's first all organic urban farm, Finca Tres Robles. Episode Credits:Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra, and local artists, BROR and White Lamb.Artwork by Spindletop Design.Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thehpodcast, and s...
2017-05-2455 minThe HLight & Darkness, w/ Lanecia Rouse TinsleyEpisode Summary:In this episode, Luke sits down with local painter, photographer, writer, thinker, speaker and activist, Lanecia Rouse Tinsley, to hear the story of her life, growing up in South Carolina as a pastor's kid, confronting racial inequality, discovering her love for art, and the role it's played in helping her through seasons of great loss. Episode Credits:Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra, and local instrumental artist, BROR.A...
2017-05-1049 minThe HHouston Traffic, w/ Erica RaggettEpisode Summary:In this episode, Luke takes a hard look at the dark reality of human trafficking in the city of Houston, and meets a few local folks who are working hard to combat it. Namely, Erica Raggett, the Founder and Executive Director of A 2nd Cup, a coffee house in the Heights that's using coffee to end modern-day slavery.Episode Credits:Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other songs featured in this episode are by Houston-based artists, Cameron Pessarra, The Rebecca West...
2017-04-261h 00The HChoosing Whimsy, w/ Steve WallaceEpisode Summary:In this episode, Houston entrepreneur and founder of the lifestyle brand Kintigo, Steve Wallace, tells the story of his short-lived college football career, and how an arm injury, and several other setbacks along the way, ultimately led him to where he is today. Episode Credits:Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.Other music featured in this episode is by Houston-based artists, White Lamb, James Caronna, Thomas Csorba and Cameron Pessarra.Artwork by Spindletop Design.Episode Sponsors:Pink Cilantro: W...
2017-04-1251 minThe HBen Jackson: Professional InterrupterEpisode Summary:In this episode, Luke sits down with Houston-based, international award-winning magician, Ben Jackson, to hear his story, and the role the city of Houston has played in the pursuit of his craft and career. Episode Credits:Produced, edited and scored by Luke Brawner.Theme music: "No Me Without You," by the Robbie Seay Band.All other music in this episode was improvised by Houston-born and raised piano prodigy, Cameron Pessarra.Artwork by Spindletop Design.Episode Sponsors:Pink Cilantro: Web | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramBe sure to follow us on Facebook, T...
2017-03-1550 min
No, Totally!49 Voices #36-40 - No, Totally! #129The eighth of a ten part series looking at the aftermath of the Pulse shooting in Orlando, solely through the voices of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Following the shooting, I began seeing members of the community openly worrying on social media, understandably for their lives, but also about the packaging of the attack both by major news outlets and elected officials. It seemed like coverage of the shooting was overwhelmingly formatted as cisgender, heterosexual people talking about members of the queer and Latinx community rather than talking to them. After frustrating hours of fruitlessly searching for...
2016-09-1339 min