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The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 45: Camille SledgeNow we're talking. Camille Sledge is, for starters, an amazing singer, songwriter and entertainer, as proven in her outstanding work with the wildly entertaining and popular Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra. She is also a force for good in the music industry through her founding of the non profit School of HipHop PHX. Through this school she is helping young African American/Black and minority youth access art education through the elements of HipHop and instrumentation including dance, public speaking, engineering, visual arts and financial literacy. She has released a solo album called Streetlights and Lullabies which highlights even more talent. And i...
2025-09-0553 min
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington StarrDEI PAY360 Special EpisodeWe're excited to share a special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions recorded live at Pay360 2025. Join Nadia as she speaks with an incredible panel of experts discussing the pressing challenges and opportunities in the payments and FinTech space.This episode features insights from Darren Wood, Senior Solutions Consultant at ACI Worldwide, Emily Baum, Volunteer - Workstream Lead at Project Nemo, Angela Yore, CEO & Founder at SkyParlour, Raf De Kimpe, CEO of FinTech Week London, Daniel Saliba, Founder & CEO at Lighthouse Compliance, and Barry O'Sullivan, Director of Banking & Payments at OpenPayd.FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by...
2025-05-0614 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 44: Jeremy "Bacpac" FrankoWhere to even start with this renaissancewoman. Jeremy “Bacpac” Franko is an Architect, acoustician, writer, poet, DJ, dancer, prolific mural artist and instigator. She played guitar with the European punk band the Raincoats in the 70’s. And now she is making video art too. A powerhouse of energy and creativity and an inspiration for how to live a long, interesting, and exciting life. Come on in for some great stories and a healthy dose of warm energy from this amazing artistic soul.
2025-04-041h 38The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 30: Booking Agent Ali HedrickAli Hedrick has been booking bands since the 90’s and has the experiences and stories we all wish we could have been there for. From interning at Touch and Go Records to starting one of the largest independent booking agencies in the country she has been working hard to get your favorite bands into the places where they can blow you away with their performances. She has worked with an impressive roster of bands. From Nick Cave to Mumford and Sons to Bon Iver to Death Cab for Cutie to Arcade Fire she has provided the essential support that these...
2025-01-141h 01The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 43: Cody BlackbirdHere's a great story! Cody Blackbird was drawn to the Native American flute at 8 years old. He took that early inspiration and honed it into his own Alter-Native genre incorporating rock, R & B and funk with, of course, a heavy dose of soulful flute magic. Here we discuss the wildly improbable way his band got started in Alaska, years of touring, his inspiring activism and a wide variety of other stuff just for fun.
2024-12-201h 18The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 42: Singer Songwriter Gene Moran (Mean Gene)With a smile a mile wide, Mean Gene has transcended his physical limitations and proved that a fired-up soul is the main requirement for making great music. He's been writing and performing his grungy desert alt country songs for years now as a solo artist, as Mean Gene and the Soul Scorchers, Rockin' Chair, The Blinding Suns, and Mean Gene and the Green Sardines. And he's just getting started. Big goals, big dreams, and a big heart will no doubt take him far. Come on in for a glimpse into the life and times of this inspiring human, great song...
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Theatre Audience PodcastLove, Acceptance, and Wicked StoriesIn this week’s episode of Theatre Unplugged, we explore the vibrant themes of love and acceptance in two remarkable productions: Gay Pride And No Prejudice at the Union Theatre and the iconic Wicked, which celebrates 18 incredible years in the West End.Gay Pride And No PrejudiceDive into the heartwarming yet poignant tale of Darcy and Bingley, who navigate the complexities of love in a judgmental society. As childhood innocence gives way to deeper desires, Darcy grapples with the fear of rejection from Bingley and the constraints of societal expectations. This comedic na...
2024-10-2936 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 41: Donnie WadeFrom poor farmer to guitar shop owner to Chief Luthier at Gretsch, to setting up guitar factories in Asia, Donnie Wade has had a very, very interesting life. His passion for music started at a very young age where he risked severe punishment to sneak out and get just a glimpse of the happenings at the strictly forbidden local underground (black) music hall where Freddie King was driving 'em wild. His stories are wide ranging and wildly entertaining with a sharp wit and a lovable disposition. Get in here and learn something!
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Die DiceonsDie Diceons | S2E59 | Der Mann im BaumEin Pen & Paper Abenteuer von sieben schweizer Nerds die mit Drachen, Dämonen und der deutschen Sprache kämpfen. Begleite unsere Helden in ihrer spannenden, emotionalen und ab und zu auch lustigen Dungeons & Dragons Kampagne.Besucht uns auf unseren Community Discord!https://discord.gg/x5eNVcjuaKUnterstütze uns auf Ko-Fi!https://ko-fi.com/diediceonsMerch Shophttps://diceons-merch.myspreadshop.ch/Unsere Podcasts:Diceoff: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rnuOQK7EywaVAx5U0YiT...
2024-06-301h 27The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 40: Max CrawfordWhen you're good, and you're cool, everybody wants you. Max Crawford has been charming his way into playing with loads of great bands with his warmth, ripping sense of humor and adventurous attitude. He came by and shared generously a few of his adventures in this realm of music. Not only is he a founder of an in-demand horn section called Total Pro Horns, he's played with Wilco, Poi Dog Pondering, and the Mekons just to name a few. Come on in and be amazed and wildly entertained by this champion of a human and teller of great tales.
2024-06-211h 21The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 39: Johnny Dixon a.k.a. Johnny D.Here's a treat! Arizona's preeminent music historian, archivist and scholar came up for a rollicking, laugh-filled, wildly informative discussion about Arizona music history, becoming a DJ as a kid, his wide ranging career in the music business and his tireless efforts to preserve and document the music of Arizona. His Audio Ranch podcast is absolutely filled with interesting, well-curated song selections that will keep scratch your musical itch for a very long time. He's been deep in the music scene for a very long time and has the stories to prove it! Get in here and get some.
2024-05-212h 16The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 38: Meliza JacksonHead slammin. Feet shakin. That's how you do it. Meliza Jackson plays guitar for the Darts (US) and is having a blast doing it. Their new album is on Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles label and is on the verge of release into the wild. Come on in for a lively discussion about life on the road and making shit happen in the music biz.
2024-03-2157 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 37: Jason Patrick WoodburyThe more you look, the more you love. There is a mountain to discover where this man is involved. An influential writer, creative director of Hello Merch, overseer of the world of WASTOIDS, neck deep in Aquarium Drunkard and Transmissions, and pushing great music on Range and Basin. Look them all up. You'll like them. He's also a musician under the moniker JPW with a recent solo release called Something Happening/Always Happening on Fort Lowell Records. And he's in the band Kitimoto taboot. Damn. Drop in for a wide ranging chat with this stalwart of the desert cultural experien
2024-01-222h 05The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 36: Luthier Stephen StrattonInstruments to drool over. Fantasize about. Lust after. Stephen Stratton has been building stringed instruments since graduating from the Roberto-Venn School of Lutherie in Phoenix in 1998. He now creates playable works of art from his shop in the Sacremento Mountains of New Mexico. Stephen stopped by the Goldwater Building to chat about, you guessed it, guitars, as well as the life and times of this remarkable craftsman.
2023-11-091h 24The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 35: The Boxmasters are backBilly Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew came through town again with their band The Boxmasters. And being the generous chaps that they are, gave us an invite to come hang out on their tour bus for a bit and get the lowdown on their current adventures.
2023-10-0742 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 34: Jim BachmannHe's a busy man, but we finally got him! Jim Bachmann is a wizard of words and an Americana master with his signature "good timing Stonerbilly" sound and a presence of wisdom and authenticity. He's been making music solo and and along with his band The Day Drinkers for over a decade now and is still making the rounds. From playing "professional busker" gigs on a sidewalk downtown to opening for Billy Joe Shaver, Whitey Morgan and the 78's, Dallas Moore, Shinyribs, Reckless Kelly, The SteelDrivers, Ramsay Midwood, Mike and the Moonpies, Jeremy Pinnell, Paul Cauthen and more he's been...
2023-08-021h 21The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 33: Rhett Miller of The Old 97'sHe’s a prolific songwriter, an alt-country pioneer, a damn good talker and a fountain of thoughtful insight about music, touring, and keeping a band together for over 30 years. He’s the primary songwriter for the Old 97’s with 12 studio albums and a long list of song placements in movies and TV shows. He has also released 7 solo albums in his spare time. On top of all that, he’s got a damn good podcast of his own called “Wheels Off” about the messy reality of living a creative life. And the list of guests is indeed impressive. We caught up with Rh...
2023-07-1434 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 32: Singer songwriter Eric RamseyHe’s a writer of songs. He’s a player of guitars. He’s the winner of a multitude of songwriting competitions and is a regular performer at a long list of venues all over the southwest and beyond. From the bars, to the coffee shops to the theaters and festival stages he’s been pouring out his special blend of bluesy folk for the last 20 some odd years. To know him is to love him and he’s right here laying out his warm, thoughtful, hilarious insights into songwriting, touring, family and making it all work. Come on in a share so...
2023-06-211h 55The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 31: Pastor Carl WimanBrace yourself! Pastor Carl Wiman is about to preach! He’s the head of a little church out in Whitman, AZ and is always bringing music to the people and giving whole heartedly to his community both locally and abroad. He started playing in bands when he was 12 years old at the Moose Lodge in Ajo, Arizona which started him on a path of musical pursuit which took him to making records, producing radio shows, and combining church services with pro wrestling matches! He’s a barrel of laughs and a geyser of great stories so grab a download and prep...
2023-06-081h 40The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 29: Jacob DylanMagnificent solo artist and, of course, front man for The Wallflowers, Jacob Dylan is one of the greats. Grammy’s, mega-hits, quadruple-platinum, all of that. But it didn’t come easy. Jacob had to grind it out in the clubs and had frustrating record label problems like so many other musicians. But the greatness of his songwriting prevailed and the body of work speaks for itself. We snuck onto the tour bus while The Wallflowers were playing in Tempe, AZ and grabbed a quick but intense conversation with this hard-touring, hard-working songwriter and musician thriving in his element. You gotta hea...
2023-03-0940 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 27: Jesse Valenzuela of the Gin BlossomsAt 15 he was playing in bars. By 25 he was writing huge hits as a member of the Gin Blossoms. And 30 plus years later he's still writing great songs and conjuring great sounds as a solo artist, collaborator, session player, producer and composer for TV and film. He's pretty much done it all and he was nice enough to stop by and tell us all about it. This is a lovely, warm, wide ranging conversation about life and the love of music so come immerse yourself in this magic.
2022-11-211h 19The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 28: Jon and Blaine made a recordThey've threatened to do this for a while now. And it's on the verge of release! Jon and Blaine discuss the making of their fabulous new record and the great fortune that was showered upon them. Loads of heavy hitters showed up to contribute and the results are fantastic! Come on in and get the inside scoop on who's involved, where the songs came from and how this all came about.
2022-11-2152 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 26: Hans OlsonThis guy has pretty much done it all in the music business. For over 50 years he’s been a performing and recording musician and played all over North America, Europe, Africa, you name it. He’s released 17 albums and the list of great bands he has opened for is way too long to list here. He was the owner of the Sun Club in Tempe which was a big part of the scene that helped launch a number of huge bands. You want stories? Here they are. The good ones. Come on in and get a nice, healthy dose of knowledg...
2022-10-251h 58The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 25: Joey Burns and Sergio Mendoza of CalexicoCofounder of Calexico, Joey Burns and long-time compatriot Sergio Mendoza stopped by for a warm chat about what's going on with this prolific band. With a unique blend of folk, indie rock, and Americana, and with great respect to the traditions of Mexico and South America, Calexico has become synonymous with the sound of the desert southwest. Decades in, they are still blooming with new material. Their most recent release, recorded in Tucson, AZ at Sergio Mendoza's home studio, continues the tradition, sounding as if it is floating from the windows to the streets of some narrow-walked Mexican town. We're...
2022-09-161h 04The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 24: Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew of The BoxmastersBilly Bob Thornton has done an excellent job of not letting his acting, writing, and Academy Award winning get in the way of his music career. He’s been in bands since middle school and has made music a central part of his enviable life. J.D. has also been busy as an in-demand audio engineer and composer working with artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Pussycat Dolls and Will Kimbrough as well as contributing to various TV and film projects. Put these massive musical minds together and you get The Boxmasters. The accidental band that since 2007 has turned...
2022-07-221h 44The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 23: Jared WoosleyWhat a story. What an inspiration. A young hockey player, from a long line of hockey players, excels to the point of being chosen to train for the Olympics. But he's also a killer musician and forms a band called Five Speed. This band is so good they get a major record label deal and record some albums. So the aspiring Olympian changes gears and tours the US with his band and they are on their way to superstardom. Things go south and the band gets dropped by the label. The band breaks up and it is time to change...
2022-05-251h 22The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 22: John RickardPedal steel. The crying machine. Like flying a helicopter while standing in a hammock. A few brave souls have applied themselves to this mysterious instrument and mastered it's unique, voice-like sound. John Rickard is one of them. He's been obsessed with this contraption since he was a boy and has played with damn near every band that has ever utilized a pedal steel in their act. He's also an in-demand guitar tech and has traveled the world with numerous bands in that capacity. He's full of great stories and loves to laugh so come on in and enjoy this raucous...
2022-04-281h 30The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 21: Lindsay CatesShe’s been on the front lines of the record store business for over 20 years and still loves the thrill of helping people find their new favorite band. She’s a huge part of the long-time taste-making record store Stinkweeds that has always been a well curated and super hip place to find your next musical listening adventure. No wading through piles of crusty Engelbert Humperdink records here. She’s also a damn fine bass player laying down the low end for bands including Fatigo, Pick and Holler, Snow Songs and The Sunpunchers. Lindsay stopped by for a very cool c...
2022-03-251h 09The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 20: Brendan DezemberNeed some guitar work done? We know a guy. Brendan Dezember is one of those cool underground guitar guys that is good enough that word of mouth is all he needs to have a steady stream of repair work coming in. He's a graduate of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery and has been doing this important work for years. Super talented and humble in equal parts, he's a cool hang and great to talk with. We chat about running a business, being in a band and, of course, guitars, guitars, guitars.
2022-02-181h 13The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 19: Kyle OwenCanadian martial artist, musician, Covid nurse, etc. You know the type. He's a songwriter, a lover of humanity, a giver of aid and a teacher of competitive physical interactions. Full of insights about a great many topics. We had a good time and a lot of laughs as well as some serious discussion of the state of the pandemic. Welcome to the show.
2022-02-0959 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 18: The State of the PodcastWhat do we do now? A quick, laugh-filled chat about how we're all doing, healthcare for musicians, and whatever else comes to our frantic little minds.
2022-01-121h 14The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 17: Ryan DoordanHe’s a man of the road. So much so that he’s technically homeless. And he likes it that way. He’s been touring with all your favorite bands for the last 20 odd years as a tour manager, and engineer. From Boz Scaggs to Bright Eyes to My Morning Jacket to Neko Case to Spoon and Father John Misty, he’s been all over the world making shows happen. He’s the guy you want on your team when you’re out on tour. This is a great conversation about life on the road and how to make it work long-term...
2021-12-1758 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 16: Darren BaumDarren Baum is the owner and engineer at Sonic Piranha. He's the one-man band Ripples in Runoff. He's the technician behind the podcast. He's the fun-loving, easy-going engineer/producer of quite a few wonderful records. We're talking about the history of Sonic Piranha, recording, studio life, and the art of music and what to expect when going into the studio.
2021-10-1356 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 15: Neko CaseA powerful voice, amazing songs, and an inventive, curious mind conspired to form this lovely human's intriguing musical adventure. From Vancouver to the Sonoran desert to Chicago, Vermont and beyond, she's been enriching music scenes, recording loads of critically acclaimed records, and touring the world. And all on her own terms. The New Pornographers, Case/Lang/Veirs, The Sadies and many others have all benefited greatly from collaboration with this wellspring of energy and creativity. You will definitely want to hear this insightful and joyful conversation with one of the greats.
2021-08-251h 42The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 14: Richard D. Walter, PhDEthnomusicology. That's right. Rich is an expert on human cultures and their musical goings-on. Which comes in handy when you are curating one of the largest collections of musical instruments in the world, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). But it's not all just book learnin'. He's a champion banjo player and not too shabby on the guitar and mandolin too. He's also a driving force in the effort to communicate the value of art and music in people's lives. Come on in and enjoy this wide-ranging conversation about instruments, music and the human drive to create it.
2021-08-251h 19The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 13: Joe ValleeAn interesting life makes for an interesting dude. And Joe Vallee has had a very interesting life. He builds and repairs guitars, teaches at Roberto-Venn school of Luthiery, and has been the long-time guitar tech for the Doobie Brothers. He's been all over the world and rubbed elbows with quite a few of the biggest bands of all time. He spent some time as a runner in Chicago where he was responsible for such things as getting a couple hundred pounds of dry ice for Pink Floyd and retrieving Phil Lesh's briefcase from his hotel room. Find out what was in...
2021-08-251h 40The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 12: Dana ArmstrongDana Armstrong. A strong name for the stronger force behind the pioneering Phoenix music machine known as Valley Fever. The legendary Sunday night country music party where she spins loads of her favorite country vinyl and even lets some bands play. Her Quarantine (way before COVID) shows are legendary for their all-day fun and huge roster of bands and the creation of one of the best country music scenes anywhere. Dana is also one of the founders of the reinvented music venue, restaurant and bar called The Dirty Drummer in Phoenix. She's get talent, ambition, vision and is one of the...
2021-08-141h 06The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 11: John DoeWhere to start. Actor, author, punk rock pioneer John Doe called in from the road in Montana where he is no doubt thrilling throngs of campers with his riveting campfire performances. Add this to the long list of contributions to the world of musical and performance arts. We talk about his new book about the early LA punk scene, his continued work as co-founder of the legendary punk band X, his unusual acting career and his thoughtful insight into living in the times of COVID. He's truly one of the greats so come on in and get a brain-full of t...
2021-07-3031 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 10: Josh KantorYou may know him as the organist for the Boston Red Sox, or as a keyboard player for bands such as The Split Squad and Jim's Big Ego, or for his live-streaming show "7th-Inning Stretch", or from his work at a small school referred to locally as Harvard University. This Boston icon is a very busy man and we are very excited that he took the time to hang out for bit and share some fantastic stories and unique experiences. Come on in and join us for a great hang with a damn fine human being.
2021-07-151h 09The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 9: Sundance HeadCountry-soul singer Sundance Head calls in from the road to talk about winning "The Voice" and living a life on the road. He's a touring machine playing hundreds of shows a year and has some valuable insight into what happens after you win one of these iconic contests. Spoiler alert, it's not that great. He's got a big personality and a big voice and tells a great story so come on in and hang out for a bit.
2021-07-1539 minThe Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 7: Mark ZubiaArizona native and Phoenix institution Mark Zubia comes to the studio to talk about his bands, his songs, and his enviable career as a musician. He was a founding member of the band Chimera who later morphed into the Pistoleros and scored a major label recording and publishing deal. Mark continues to write, record and perform solo with his band Los Guys and various acoustic projects. He's a great songwriter, a fountain of stories and a damn fine human being so grab a download give it a listen.
2021-06-241h 12The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 8: Jason VerlindeJason Verlinde is many things. He is a Co-founder, publisher, editor, and author at the beautiful and interesting magazine Fretboard Journal , a podcast host for numerous podcasts including "The Truth About Vintage Amps", "Fretboard Journal", and "Sweep the Floor", a great storyteller and an outstanding individual, just to name a few. Join us for a casual discussion about Jason's experiences as a successful podcaster and 73 other interesting topics.
2021-06-181h 07The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 6: Todd ChubaHe may look like a spritely young man, but this guy has been drumming all over the country with a lot of cool cats for decades. You'll hear about his struggles in the early years and his later successes that sprouted from a positive attitude, finely honed stick skills and a solid work ethic. He's a hell of a good story teller too so come on in and bathe in the glory of a lovely man who is spreading the grooves and smiling all the way.
2021-05-261h 54The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 5: John ReuterA far reaching discussion with a great guitar builder, a great teacher of lutherie, and a founding member of The Noodles, John Reuter. We'll talk about everything from building guitars for some of the best guitar players of all time to how he met Jon Rauhouse in the prime of the Tempe music scene to relearning to play guitar after losing multiple fingers. A veritable fountain of stories and knowledge awaits!
2021-05-261h 33The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 4: Taking Charge of Your CareerHow to do merch, streaming, social media and steering your own ship.
2021-04-231h 02The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 3: Blaine LongHe's bald, he's beautiful, he was on a musical game show. What a dick.
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The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 2: Hey Babe, Who the F@ck is Jon Rauhouse?The time we tried to find out who this guy is and what makes him tick.
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The Musician's Guide To EverythingEpisode 1: Getting to Know YouJon Rauhouse and Blaine Long sit down for one-on-one about Covid, touring, getting a podcast started, and how important it is to be kind.
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Darren Carter - Pocket PartyComedy Legend from The Simpsons, Make Me Laugh and much more Bruce Baum! EP 85I remember hearing Bruce on the radio when I was 13 years old and repeating his jokes at school. I wish I could remember the joke lolSeven years later I got to open for him. The experience was mind blowing. SO FUNNY!Bruce has written books, made films, toured, appeared on The Simpsons and much much more.Great episode and a real treat to have him on. Please share the link to the show on your social media and make someones day. You never know who might need to hear it.YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...
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Spiritual Living Podcast ArchiveA Kidnapped Santa ClausThe storytelling continues! Rev. Patrick relates the main themes of L. Frank Baum's book A Kidnapped Santa Claus. In it, he reminds us not to be afraid of the dark sides of our nature; we can step back into the light at any time.
In Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers: The Story of Success, we learn of the small town of Rosetta, where the inhabitants' long, happy lives are thanks to the caring, loving nature of the community. The values of the world we inhabit and the people we surround ourselves with have a profound effect on who...
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