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Gritty BirdsS4 Ep 5 We Don't Need to Be in a Hurry to SucceedYou can accomplish GREAT things.. but why are you in a hurry? Reaching success takes time! Once the excitement of the start wears off, it's easy to go astray.. Now it's frustrating and you need to FIND A SOLUTION! Instead of playing Web MD for your craft to find an answer... it's time to slow your roll and come back to your foundations and reach out for help. You might even find opportunities where you least expect them. In this week's episode, I get into why we become fatalist when things don't go our way, how we s...
2022-04-2418 min
Gritty BirdsWe Don't Need To Be in a Hurry to SucceedYou can accomplish GREAT things.. but why are you in a hurry? Reaching success takes time! Once the excitement of the start wears off, it's easy to go astray.. Now it's frustrating and you need to FIND A SOLUTION! Instead of playing Web MD for your craft to find an answer... it's time to slow your roll and come back to your foundations and reach out for help. You might even find opportunities where you least expect them. In this week's episode, I get into why we become fatalist when things don't go our way, h...
2022-04-2402 min
Oregon Music NewsJeni Wren Stottrup: Gritty Birds 2.0 and podcast therapy CC#334Ever get the feeling that everyone you see has a podcast? Seems that way. Most of them last a few episodes and run out of steam.
Some have been around long enough to re-imagine themselves and what they’re about.
Gritty Birds is one like that. Our guest today makes that podcast. Her name is Jeni Wren Stottrup. You may also know her as a singer and composer Jeni Wren.
She also operates the Podcast Forum and assumes her role as a podcast coach.
We’ll find out all about all of those roles and where the name Gritty Birds came...
2022-04-2148 min
Gritty BirdsBecoming Your OWN Best GoalGoals? What if YOU were your own goal. This week I go UNSCRIPTED for the first time, one of my goals. And I share how visualizing the future you can help you overcome your goal blocks.
2022-04-1320 min
Gritty BirdsWhat Happens When We Trust Creative StrengthThis week we’re diving into our STRENGTHS. I’ll dive into why we should stop focusing on our faults, how they they aren’t faults in the first place, and then guide you through an exercise that helped ME reframe how I viewed the world last fall. It’s a powerful tool that will help you fortify the strengths you already have. http://www.thepodcastersforum.com
2022-04-0618 min
The Sound Off PodcastJeni Wren Stottrup: Find Your Bad Creative SelfJeni Wren Stottrup is a creative. That comes with a lot of things ranging from being exquisitely detailed to sometimes scattered; thriving off a full inbox with tasks perpetually nearing completion. Jeni is the coach behind The Podcasters Forum and host of Gritty Birds on podcast and YouTube. She helps podcasters find their voice as a coach, through content marketing, speaker training, tech training and mindset coaching. She brings skills from over 20 years in the music industry as a singer, festival producer, journalist, in media sponsorship and as a content creator.Podcasting for close to a decade...
2022-04-0550 min
Gritty BirdsWhat is a Trauma Response and Did Will Smith have one?I'm biting the bullet and going straight into trauma responses, I'll be sharing what they are, how they happen, and then giving a perspective into the Will Smith, Chris Rock, Oscar situation that only a person who is intimate with the destruction of trauma responses can give: one of hope and empathy.
2022-03-3019 min
Gritty BirdsYour Creative Beginning Doesn't Have to be GreatThe beginning of anything doesn't have to be great. You JUST have to FINISH it. Why strengthening your muscle to finish messy things is one of the most powerful tools you have as a creator.
2022-03-2314 min
2022-03-0301 min
Sketch Comedy Podcast ShowJeni Wren Stottrup | Audio Nerd GETTING GRITTY WITH PODCASTSABOUT THIS EPISODEDream jobs, let’s talk about them. I don’t know how many of you out there have your dream job, I hope most of you do, but my guess is that most of us do not and, worse, we don’t even know what a dream job actually looks like. For me, I think it would be my dream job to be able to create great podcast content and assist others to be able to create the content they want to create and actually get paid for it! For Jeni Wren Stottrup, that i...
2021-07-0743 min
The Podcasters ClubWhy audio quality is the most important part of podcastingThis episode - much resembling an old man shaking his fist at the sun - Kane rants about audio quality, and why it's so important to your podcast. 'Content is King' I hear you say? Not if no one can hear that content because of your crappy audio! He outlines the 3 'minimum requirements' to creating a podcast that 'people will want to listen to.' We also hear from other famous and esteemed audio experts: David Cooper Chatziliadis is the founder at Heavy Reverb. Jeni Wren Stottrup is a p...
2021-06-3019 min
The Podcasters ClubSoftware ShootoutAre you trying to decide which audio editing software to use for podcasting? Confused at all the options out there? Fear not! This episode features 8 editing experts talking about the 8 most popular digital audio workstations (DAW's) - what they cost, advantages and disadvantages, top tips, and more! We cover: 03:15 - Audacity 10:41 - Garageband 15:31 - Adobe Audition 23:48 - Logic Pro 28:25 - Pro Tools 32:15 - Reaper 39:35 - Hindenburg 49:40 - Ableton Our AMAZING experts: Steve Stewart is a podcast editor, founder of The Podcast Editors Club facebook page, and The Podcast Editor Academy.
2021-06-2458 min
The Podcasters ClubStart Here!This is the first episode of The Podcasters Club! Featuring info on your host, a short chat about your purpose, and an exiting mini-rant on audio quality. Brought to you by Precision Podcasting. Also featuring insight from Jeni Wren Stottrup, whom you can find at Gritty birds Podcasting.
2021-05-2613 min
Dream Nation LoveJeni Wren Stottrup: On how to improve your podcast and schedule time for creativity.On the show, Jeni talks about coaching podcasters, imagination and ADHD, writing great show notes, improving SEO, how to invest in your show, scheduling time for creativity, and the privilege of dreams.
2021-05-011h 03
Dream Nation LoveJeni Wren Stottrup: On how to improve your podcast and schedule time for creativity.Jeni Wren Stottrup is an audio producer based out of Portland, Oregon. She's also a musician, storyteller, vocalist, and podcast advocate. A human Swiss Army knife, Jeni is also my amazing Podcast Producer/Editor for Dream Nation Love. She makes my show sound great. I also love that I can come to her with any questions about audio production and podcasts. If you want to know more about her, you can check out Gritty Birds. In 2021 she launched The Podcasters Forum, a platform to support the growth of content creators. On the show, Jeni talks about coaching podcasters, imagination...
2021-05-011h 03
The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast191: Inflection PointsRecap on acquisitions and of course Glow, iOS 14.5 (again,) listener privacy, Feedburner coming back from the dead? Amazon Music in more countries Shout-outs from Elsie, the RIAA busy with takedown notices and podcasters needing to get DMCA takedown lessons, plus of course stats, geographic and user agent! SIGN UP FOR SOCIAL MEDIA BEST PRACTICES FOR PODCASTERS! Join the Libsyn Beta Community TODAY! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to email us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com or call 412–573–1934. We'd love to hear from you! SIGN...
2021-04-201h 26
podcast – Walk Talk ChallengeJeni Wren Stottrup – Podcast Producer & Founder of The Podcasters' ForumOn this episode of the Walk Talk Challenge, Jeni shares her working style as it relates to client projects, her content creation best practices, and has practical words of wisdom for folks who are interested in pursuing a career in podcast production. 1:10 The Podcast Producer 2:32 The three prong approach 4:56 Client onboarding best Continue Reading
2021-04-1516 min
The Woman Behind The DeskPodcasting and overcoming challenges with Jeni Wren Stottrup founder of Gritty Birds Podcasting and The Podcasters Forum.In this episode, I met with Jeni Wren Stottrup. Jeni Wren Stottrup is the founder of the new podcasting membership and course platform, The Podcasters Forum. Jeni has been podcasting since 2012, through her production brand Gritty Birds Podcasting, she has produced her own content and also worked with hundreds of podcasters through workshops, private production clients, coaching and speaking.
She has been active in the national podcasting scene since 2015, Jeni has worked with brands including Mackie, RME, iHeart Radio, Freshbooks and spoken at conferences including She Podcasts Live, Podcasters Toolkit, Podcasters Summit, Podfest, Podcast Editors Conference, Indiepodcon...
2021-02-171h 13
This Is Modern Rock: Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's41 - Big Audio Dynamite II "Rush" (August 1991)Will Westercauw and Jeni Wren Stottrup (Gritty Birds podcast) discuss the modern rock songs of August 1991, including "Rush" by Big Audio Dynamite II, "Satisfied" by Squeeze, "Walking Down Madison" by Kirsty MacColl, and "Marble" by House of Love.
Season 4 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LvPshxrtKRhT7gce34vQM
2020-12-2935 min
Tim Gillette ShowJeni Wren Stottrup joins the Tim Gillette Show S3 Ep29Jeni is a podcast editor, and talented musician and so much more. Today's show was such a joy to have Jeni be on the show and share just a small part of who she is, and how she helps people.
Check out her website here www.GrittyBirds.com
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2020-11-1653 min
Gritty BirdsThe Night of the ElectionThe setting: Washington DC 2005. The election? President Obama winning the white house The memory? Priceless. Looking back on the night of that election. A piece recorded for NaPodPoMo in 2019, re-edited and scored election night 2020. Score: Sound design by Jeni Wren Stottrup. Audio rights thanks to Jeni Wren(Don't Call it Love) with additional tracks from Audio Hero.
2020-11-0413 min
The Podcast Engineering ShowPES 196: Jeni Wren Stottrup: Podcast Producer and CoachMy guest is Jeni Wren Stottrup! She is a Podcast Producer and Coach, and Owner of Gritty Birds Podcasting. Her expertise includes multimedia journalism, audio production, content production, and she's a vocalist and songwriter. We discussed podcast audio production in depth, including: Scoring and sound design Tape Sync - bring her equipment to record someone at their location Shure Beta 87a RME Babyface Pro Macbook Pro, 1 TB SSD Adobe Audition Hindenburg Journalist Pro iZotope RX 7 Shure SM7b Cloudlifter Audio Technica BP40 Shure MV88+ Condenser attached to iPhone Compression De-reverb Editing in Hindenburg: Umms, long pauses...
2020-09-101h 10
Catalyst for Change StoriesEpisode #11 Jeni Wren Stottrup TBI survivor family member, advocate for mental health, change makerTopics covered in the episode:
Sensitive topics such as sexual assault, traumatic brain injury, mental health, PTSD, ADHD, EMDR
In her professional life Jeni Wren Stottrup is an audio producer, musician, storyteller, vocalist and podcast advocate based in Portland, Oregon. She is the host of narrative music podcast and XRAY.FM show, Gritty Birds, founder of Podcast Portland and owner of Gritty Birds Podcasting. As a podcast coach and producer Jeni is passionate about supporting businesses and journalists to develop and implement great content strategy, systems and sound. Jeni has been working in audio, production and...
2020-07-2933 min
2020-07-2335 min
Business BrosBusiness Bros – Episode 485 – Gritty Birds Podcasting with Jeni Wren StottrupOur guest today has got a ton of knowledge to share, and we are sure to learn a ton from her today! We’re excited to be joined by an absolute professional, someone who has created a successful career in music and audio production. This awesome guest has years of podcasting experience and, in multiple partnerships and team projects, has accomplished a ton of incredible feats! What started as a music podcast became a sensation, receiving a Regional Arts and Culture grant and working with multiple organizations to promote music festivals all across the Pacific North West. Today,our guest pr...
2020-06-2636 min
The Indie Pod PodcastTraining Thursday: Coaching with Jeni Wren Stottrup On Fixing Website Issueshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyeGSpsUtLc
Super Joe sits down with Jeni to talk about her current podcasting efforts and dig in to find out where she can easily bolster her efforts to achieve her goals faster and more effectively!
2020-06-111h 17
Heart + Hustle Podcast#127 - Talking Money as Millennials ft. Ayana Campbell Smith of Millennial Money GuideWelcome to the one hundred and twenty-seventh episode of the Heart + Hustle podcast.
0:00 - 25:30 - We're sharing some thoughts about the continued fight against systemic oppression. Charisma has been sharing her experiences via social media. Angelica is more worried about the babies (Gen Z) and uplifting those who are doing the work.
25:30 - 65:11 We are talking with the amazing Ayana Campbell Smith of Millennial Money Guide. Ayana has spent the past year building her first business. We talk about why it's important to care about your money, how you can properly save, and what it's like to start a business...
2020-06-111h 05The Indie Pod PodcastHow to be resilient with your podcast with Jeni Wren Stottrup!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnYllpXvzfI
How to be resilient with your podcasting efforts with Jeni Wren Stottrup!
I had a great time chatting with Jeni about the importance of being resilient with your podcast. It takes a lot of effort to make sure you are doing the right things to keep your show moving forward even in the toughest times.
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2020-04-031h 09
Pro Podcaster StoriesPodcast Tips from the Experts at PodfestI talked to some amazing podcast hosts and podcast professionals when I was at Podfest in Orlando. It was a great experience, and many experts were kind enough to share podcast tips that will help podcasters and especially beginners have a smooth start and a show that they feel great about. Super Joe Pardo who runs the Independent Podcast Conference shares the importance of letting your personality shine through and the goal that you should have to move the needle. Then I talk with Glenn the Geek who has been podcasting since 2006 and has hosted thousands of s...
2020-03-3131 min
I Make a LivingTransitioning to a Virtual Workspace- Jeni Wren StottrupGritty Birds Podcasting has been developing podcasts since 2014. Owned by producer and artist Jeni Wren Stottrup, Gritty Birds started as a music podcast interviewing label runners, lawyers, magazine owners, booking agents and more in the PNW community sponsored by Vortex Music Magazine. Wren had been deeply active as a singer, journalist, festival producer and in media sponsorship, with a desire to explore how create a successful career in music and audio production.Guest- Jeni Wren StottrupJoin Jeni for a free workshop- http://grittybirds.com/freefridays/
2020-03-2621 min
The Podcast Engineering ShowBonus Preview of the 2020 Podcast Editors ConferenceThis is a preview of the Podcast Editors Conference happening on March 6, 202 in Orlando, FL. I speak with Steve Stewart and Mark Deal, organizers of the Podcast Editors Conference and leaders of the Podcast Editors Club on Facebook. SESSIONS and SPEAKERS: Branding & Marketing -- Emily Prokop/Carrie Caulfield Arick Pricing & Hiring the Right Clients -- Britany Felix Mathew Passy (mod), Chris Hines, Jaime Legagneur Processes and Systems -- Jeni Wren Stottrup PANEL: Building a Company -- Darrell Darnell, Chris Curran, Christy Haussler, Steve Stewart (mod) Client Communications & Customer Service -- Audrey Bell-Kearney Ethics of Editing & Disfluencies...
2020-02-1023 min
Gritty BirdsOn recording with JB Eckle at NAMMIt's day 3 of our NAMM Special with RME. We're on the homestretch of the trade show. Today we're talking recording with JB Eckl and catching up with friend and former guest Sassy Black
2020-01-1924 min
Gritty BirdsWomen in Audio with Piper Payne at NAMMIt's Day 2 of the 2020 NAMM Show. I'm here recording with RME. Today we're talking with Derek Badala of RME, mastering engineer and a leader for women in audio, Piper Payne and Emmy winning film composer Vivek Maddala. ybaKN70QW4DZFnI2qthN
2020-01-1824 min
Gritty BirdsResiliency and Love of Production with Pete, Justine an Adam at NAMMGritty Birds has been missing the road, and frankly missing producing new episodes. So, we're taking things on the road in a whole new way thanks to the creator my interface, RME. This is day 1 of NAMM, featuring 3 of the artists working and performing at RME's 2020 NAMM booth: Pete, Justine and Adam. We talk resiliency, our love of gear and production and set the tone for a unique trade show series, where I'll be interviewing close to 50 artists and creators for the brand.
2020-01-1715 min
Gritty BirdsDay 5 Gritty Birds NaPodPoMo: Season 4 preview: Kolars from Treefort Music FestivalOn Tuesday we're previewing Season 4 of Gritty Birds. This week's interview is with constantly touring married master duo Kolars. I met with the group while they were in Boise in 2017. They are infectious, not just in personality, but also their intense stage set up. A mix of tap, drums and sultry guitar and vocals, they're one of my favorites. Find out more at grittybirds.com
2019-11-0500 minGritty BirdsDay 4 Gritty Birds NaPodPoMo: Marketing Monday Week 1: Jared Mees of Tender Loving EmpireNaPodPoMo Mondays bring us back to season one of Gritty Birds. In this episode we revisit Jared Mees of Tender Loving Empire. The Portland company run and found by Mees and his wife Brianne has grown exponentially since the time the longform interview came out. But his views on the music industry are still relevant. More at http://www.grittybirds.com
2019-11-0400 minGritty BirdsDay 3 Gritty Birds NaPodPoMo: Sunday Sessions Week 1: All Saints DayNaNoPodMod Day Three brings us Sunday Sessions. An empowering short with a meditation and my Dad's Sunday Thoughts. This week it's about All Saints Day, one of our Lutheran Family's Church Traditions and part of my life in Portland with Dia De Los Muertos. The question today is: am I enough, is my life enough, are my actions and reactions enough. More at http://www.grittybirds.com
2019-11-0400 minGritty BirdsDay 2 Gritty Birds NaPodPoMo: Storytelling Saturday Week 1: Choose Your Own AdventureAdapted from a talk at Podcast Movement's PMX Competition 2019. A love story, a story about creating. During the years I was studying music in Seattle, I worked with jazz legend Overton Berry. In this episode, I share our story and how he helped lay a foundation for telling amazing stories through word and music. This is day two of NaPodPoMo and a part of Story Saturday. Full transcript at http://grittybirds.com
2019-11-0200 minGritty BirdsDay 1 Gritty Birds NaPodPoMo: Content Friday Week 1: Morning PagesGritty Birds is back for a special daily series for the month of November and NaPodPoMo. Each day of the week will have a slightly different structure and theme. Fridays we’ll talk about creativity and content. Saturdays I’m going to be sharing some stories with you. Sundays I’ll be leading you in guided meditations and Sunday thoughts, inspired my Dad’s weekly messages. In this episode, we talk about the amazing value of Morning Pages. You can find out more on my website. http://www.grittybirds.com
2019-11-0100 min
To EmergeThe power of narrative storytelling with Jeni Wren Stottrup"And I think in sharing storytelling, we have to remember that everything that informs our current being can be something that goes back really far, and we don't have to tell the whole piece of the story. But that part of the story is still a part of me."
Hear Jeni Wren Strottrup, an audio, media and content creator, share her journey into narrative storytelling. Jeni shares that each part of her life journey, even trials, impacted who she is today and the stories she shares.
Jeni Wren Stottrup has been creating high-quality audio, media...
2019-10-1623 min
The Coaching ShowUsing Podcasting as a Powerful Tool for Connection and ReachGuest: JENI WREN STOTTRUPPodcasting has evolved as a tool that Coaches can utilize to connect to their bases and clients. With a shifting industry, finding new ways to reach their audiences means that there are not only new tools that can be accessed, but there is also ease in how to create your show. We'll talk about trends, benefits, answer questions on the scope, etc.Show NotesHow important is a catchy title?What is everyone doing wrong?Is everyone just doing the same thing?Audience and how to build one.When and where did...
2019-10-1056 min
Advice from MomEp 34: Sexless Sourpuss with Erika Moen from Oh Joy Sex ToyWhat do you do when you like sex way more than your partner? This episode goes places this mother-daughter duo never imagined when they are asked to answer a listener letter from Sexless Sourpuss. How will Rebecca deal when a show topic threatens to end her 27-year moratorium on talking to Momma B about S-E-X?
We are so excited for you to meet our guest for this show, Erika Moen, the talented cartoonist behind “Oh Joy Sex Toy” and co-author of the upcoming book, Drawn to Sex: The Basics, coming out on Nov 6! Buy it on Powell's https://www.powells.com...
2018-10-1739 min
Gritty BirdsSassy Black and Lucia FasanoIn episode 2 of Season 3 of Gritty Birds we’re talking touring the world as a one woman force of nature with Sassy Black at Treefort Music Festival and then coming to a live taping in Porland, Oregon with Lucia Fasano to talk about taking risks, financing your art and why Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a badass.
Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup, recorded at Treefort Music Festival and Revolver Studios.
Mixed by Nalin Silva and Jeni Wren Stottruphttp://www.grittybirds.com
Featuring music by Sassy Black and Lucia Fa...
2017-11-1000 min
Gritty BirdsOn touring and taking risks with Sassy Black and Lucia FasanoIn episode 2 of Season 3 of Gritty Birds we’re talking touring the world as a one woman force of nature with Sassy Black at Treefort Music Festival and then coming to a live taping in Porland, Oregon with Lucia Fasano to talk about taking risks, financing your art and why Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a badass. Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup, recorded at Treefort Music Festival and Revolver Studios. Mixed by Nalin Silva and Jeni Wren Stottrup http://www.grittybirds.com Featuring music by Sassy Black and Lucia Fasano http://sassyblackmusic.tumblr.com/ ht...
2017-11-081h 04Gritty BirdsOn messaging, risks and songwriting with Wild Ones, Reptalians and PriestsSeason 3 launches and we talk with Priests on message, Reptaliens on risks and songwriting with Wild Ones! In the first episode of Season 3 of Gritty Birds. When it comes to the lives of artists in the music industry, a certain amount of Grit has to exist These are the voices of independent artists today and Gritty Birds’ is on a journey to discover how we create art and why it’s so important. http://www.grittybirds.com http://www.facebook.com/grittybirds https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gritty-birds-secrets-of-musicians-and-artists-with-grit/id101...
2017-10-2426 min
Curve the Cube is Where Dreamers Become DoersBirthday 2017 and Podcast Movement Thanks for joining me on my second annual birthday episode! Episode #122 will sound very different, as I sewed together a number of daily Podcast Movement recaps with the newly-discovered Anchor App almost exclusively using my phone. The audio quality does vary from clip to clip, as I was experimenting on the fly with the app in part for the next episode of Eggheads After Hours, out on the 3rd. In addition to my PM17 adventures, you'll hear my IGNITE presentation, my interview with Chris Krimitsos--the man behind The Messengers: a Podcast Documentary, and (what I...
2017-09-0100 min
Gritty BirdsOn MentalOn Mental Health with Logan Lynn Health with Logan LynnLogan Lynn has something to say... about mental health. The artist has been everywhere from the LOGO network to the Grammy's. 9 year's sober he has found his ground following his latest record, adieu. www.loganlynnmusic.com www.grittybirds.com trilliumfamily.org/advocacy/keep-oregon-well/
2017-03-1727 minGritty BirdsLogan LynnLogan Lynn has something to say... about mental health. The artist has been everywhere from the LOGO network to the Grammy's. 9 year's sober he has found his ground following his latest record, adieu. www.loganlynnmusic.comwww.grittybirds.com trilliumfamily.org/advocacy/keep-oregon-well/ Playlist
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2017-03-1600 minGritty BirdsEpisode 55: ManikaVegas born artist Manika is a natural performer. She has a hefty resume: protégé of Michael Jackson’s manager Frank DeLeo, charting singles with artists including Tyga, touring with One Direction and as host of TLC’s Global Beauty Masters Student Edition and Manika’s Love Line. And despite all that, she’s making the time to connect with her audience through her new app. Download Manika's app on iTunes for exclusive tracks and giveaways. Featuring the songs "I Might Go Lesbian", "Vegas Party", Just Can’t Let You Go", "How Can I Love" and "BYOB Bug...
2017-03-0900 minGritty BirdsManikaVegas born artist Manika is a natural performer. She has a hefty resume: protégé of Michael Jackson’s manager Frank DeLeo, charting singles with artists including Tyga and lil Mix and as host of TLC’s Global Beauty Masters Student Edition and Manika’s love line. And she’s making the time to connect with her audience a new app and music. Playlist
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2017-03-0900 min
Podcast Movement SessionsRabid Fans, Funding and MONEY!!!This episode features heavy discussions of cold hard cash. Featuring a panel from Podcast Movement 2016 with Jordan Kope, Colt Cabana, Rob Cesternino, Bob Ruff and Liz Covart. They talk about bringing sponsors to their show and finding funds from their audience directly. We also talk to Dan Franks about the origins of Podcast Movement, Jeni Wren Stottrup about funding her show, Gritty Birds and Chel Hamilton about how she found a whole new avenue for letting her audience support her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-03-0645 min
Gritty BirdsTaking charge of your career with The GriswoldsAussie pop band The Griswolds have had a fast rise in recent years. The fun-loving band's new album "High Times for Low Lives" is and ode to the joys and perils of life on the road. Lead singer Chris sat down with me to share the inspiration behind the album and how they're taking charge today. Find out more about The Griswolds at http://blog.wearethegriswolds.com Featuring the songs "Out of My Head", "Rufio", "YDLM(featuring Lizzo)" and "High Times for Low Lives". Produced, recorded and edited by Jeni Wren Sto...
2017-03-0228 minGritty BirdsThe GriswoldsAussie pop band The Griswolds have had a fast rise in recent years. The fun-loving band's new album "High Times for Low Lives" is and ode to the joys and perils of life on the road. Lead singer Chris sat down with me to share the inspiration behind the album and how they're taking charge today.Find out more about The Griswolds at http://blog.wearethegriswolds.comFeaturing the songs "Out of My Head", "Rufio", "YDLM(featuring Lizzo)" and "High Times for Low Lives".Produced, recorded...
2017-03-0200 minGritty BirdsEpisode 53: Mini Blinds LiveMini Blinds describe themselves alt-pop and have a passion for fusing music with minimalism. They just released their first album, Air Signs last fall. The emerging Portland band joined us for our first live taping at Kelly's Olympian. Listen to Air Signs at http://miniblinds.bandcamp.com Gritty Birds is produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup with the support of XRAY.FM. This week’s episode was created in partnership with Revolver studios. Bryan Wollen was our live sound + recording engineer Nalin Silva was our recording + mix engineer...
2017-02-1600 minGritty BirdsMini BlindsMini Blinds describe themselves alt-pop and have a love of creating sound that can created minimally. They released their first album Air Signs last fall. The emerging Portland band joined us for our first live taping at Kelly's Olympian. Gritty Birds is produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup with the support of XRAY.FM. This week’s episode was created in partnership with Revolver studios. Bryan Wollen was our live sound + recording engineerNalin Silva was our recording + mix engineer ....
2017-02-1500 min
Gritty BirdsOn the power to connect with Ages and Ages LIVEAges and Ages joined us for our first live taping. Sometimes called "tent revival", it's music with a hopeful message. They shared songs from their latest release, Something to Ruin and a conversation about music and the power to connect. Find out more about Ages and Ages at agesandages.com Follow grittybirds on socials at @grittybirds Produced and edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup In partnership with Revolver Studios and XRAY.FM Bryan Wollen was our live sound + recording engineer Nalin Silva was our recording + mix engineer Mix...
2017-02-0829 minGritty BirdsEpisode 51: ArcosantiArcosanti is an artist community in Arizona unlike others. They're in a place of a transition asking themselves: "What's Next?" A Gritty Birds short, created for the @xrayfm #radioisyourscontest Official Contest Selection Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup Featuring music by Miro Belle
2017-02-0400 min
Gritty BirdsA look back on the firsA look back on the first 50 Episodes with Ezra Furman, David Bazan, Reva Devito, Eyelids and more.t 50 Episodes with Ezra Furman, David Bazan, Reva Devito, Eyelids and more.We're celebrating our 50th episode! We'll be revisiting some of my favorite interviews, including Eyelids, Reva DeVito, Ezra Furman, Genders, David Bazan and more. http://www.grittybirds.com Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup Sponsored by XRAY.FM, The Business Dept, Vortex Music Magazine, Tumbleweed Creative, Patreon, Revolver Studios, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Go Fund Me and Patreon subscribers. Transcribed by Jeni Wren Stottrup, Christina Donaldson, Chris Martell, Aimee Burton and Amit Erez Board operator is Dannon Drips
2017-02-0129 minGritty BirdsEpisode 49: Larry CraneThe eponomous producer behind Elliott Smith’s Either/Or and editor of Tape Op Magazine shared some of his stories and where he sees the future of recording. Featuring Music by The Secret Sea, Elliott Smith and Summer Cannibals The episode was sponsored by Tumbleweed Creative Gritty Birds is produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup with the support of XRAY.FM. This week’s board operator is Dannon Drips. The episode was transcribed by Christina Donaldson. The episode was transcribed by Christina Donaldson, Amit Erez and Chris Martell.
2017-01-2529 minGritty BirdsLarry CraneThe eponomous producer behind Elliott Smith’s Either/Or and editor of Tape Op Magazine shared some of his stories and where he sees the future of recording.Featuring Music by The Secret Sea, Elliott Smith and Summer CannibalsThe episode was sponsored by Tumbleweed CreativeGritty Birds is produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup with the support of XRAY.FM. This week’s board operator is Dannon Drips. The episode was transcribed by Christina Donaldson.The episode was transcribed by Christina Donaldson, Amit Erez and Chri...
2017-01-2500 min
Gritty BirdsTheAlaska's "Best Indie Band" of the last 5 years is going stateside with a personal new album, "Unwilling Participants". Listen to singer Jenni Toro's story of overcoming abuse and finding her voice with the band she calls family. Find out more at: http://www.themodernsavagemusic.com The episode was recorded with a Blue Yeti on Skype Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup Scripted by Jeni Wren Stottrup Transcribed by Chris Martell Follow Gritty Birds: http://www.facebook.com/grittybirds http://www.instagram.com/g...
2017-01-1829 minGritty BirdsThe Modern SavageAlaska's "Best Indie Band" of the last 5 years is going stateside with a personal new album, "Unwilling Participants". Listen to singer Jenni Toro's story of overcoming abuse and finding her voice with the band she calls family. Playlist
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2017-01-1800 minGritty BirdsEpisode 47: Shelly PeikenShelly Peiken is a Grammy Nominated Songwriter with multiple #1 hits to her name. But her current fight, for the rights of songwriters with action group Songwriters of North America is her most important work to date. Listen to her amazing story of success and advocacy on this week's episode of Gritty Birds. Find out more about Shelly: http://www.shellypeiken.com The episode was recorded with a Blue Yeti on Skype Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup Scripted by Jeni Wren Stottrup Transcribed by Christina Donaldson Follow Gr...
2017-01-1125 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 46: SistersSeattle Pop duo @sisterstheband aren't actually sisters, but they're taking sisterhood to a new level with their upcoming debut Drink Champagne. Get to know the infectious pair on this week's episode of @grittybirds! Find out more about Sisters at http://www.sisterstheband.com Follow them on socials at @sisterstheband The episode was recorded with a Zoom H4N at Doug Fir Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup Scripted by Jeni Wren Stottrup and Ryan Wolf Stroud Transcribed by Christina Donaldson
2016-12-2130 minGritty BirdsSistersSeattle Pop duo Sisters aren't actually sisters, but they're taking sisterhood to a new level with their upcoming debut Drink Champagne. Get to know the infectious pair on this week's episode of Gritty Birds! Playlist
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2016-12-2100 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 45: Christmas with David BazanDavid Bazan wants to bring Christmas back. This week's episode, brings on a journey from darkness to hope. It's a Christmas story. Find out more about David Bazan at http://www.davidbazan.com Follow them on socials at @davidbazan The episode was recorded on Zencastr and produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup It was transcribed by Chris Martell Storytelling support by Ryan Wolf Stroud Follow Gritty Birds at @grittybirds
2016-12-1528 minGritty BirdsDavid BazanDavid Bazan has a lot of him mind this year. This week we're telling a story, a journey from
darkness to hope with the enigmatic David Bazan. It’s a story of Christmas, in
a modern world. Playlist
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2016-12-1400 minGritty BirdsEpisode 44: Spirit House RecordsThe women of Spirit House are seeking to do something a little radical: creating a collaborative record platform for women and non-binary voices. Listen to the story of Monica, Johanna and Valerie today on The Gritty Birds! Find out more about Spirit House at https://spirithouse.bandcamp.com/ Follow them on socials at @spirithouserecords The episode was recorded at XRAY.FM's production studio It was produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup Transcribed by Amit Erez Follow Gritty Birds at @grittybirds
2016-12-0700 minGritty BirdsSpirit HouseThe women of Spirit House records, Indira Purchek, Monica Mezler and Johanna Warren are trying to do something different with labels... a collective voice for women and non-binary musicians. Playlist
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2016-12-0700 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 43: Chuck WestmorelandChuck Westmoreland music is genuine. Listening to him speak, you hear authenticity; you get his heart. As a business owner, long-time musical creative and family man, Chuck’s words are about as gritty as it gets. In his own voice, here is his story. Find more about Chuck at http://www.chuckwestmoreland.com
2016-12-0128 minGritty BirdsEpisode 42: A Very Gritty Birds ThanksgivingAn audio short of thanksgivings past and present.
2016-11-2400 min
Word On the StreetWOTS Version 109 with Jeni Wren StottrupToday on the podcast we have Jeni Wren Stottrup. We get to know Jeni and learn all about her podcast Gritty Birds she takes us on a deep dive of why she started it, what she has learned and where she hopes to take it. We also get to know Jeni better and learn about her musical projects, landing in Seattle then moving to Portland and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!Featured music:"Don't Call it Love" by Jeni Wren off North Star EP
2016-11-2446 min
The Haute Garbage PodcastThey Gotta Learn How To Be Here with Jeni Wren StottrupThis week we sat down with Jeni Wren Stottrup on her extended holiday break. We talk about a run in with a sensitive sitter, the past and futre of Gritty Birds, women in music, the evolution of music journalism, crowd shaming, and we get into some real life situations.Like the rising cost of BK. Put A little love in your heart.
2016-11-241h 41
Gritty BirdsEpisode 41: Natasha KmetoLGBTQ electronic producer Natasha Kmeto sits down for a frank conversation on identity, finding confidence and her new 7". "Obviously the system is not rigged in our favor, but a lot of my thinking lately has been “how do we push past this; what is the solution.”
2016-11-0931 minGritty BirdsNatasha KmetoToday we’re spending time with electronic
producer and vocalist, Natasha Kmeto. She talks about with Gritty Birds about identity, her new 7”,
finding her confidence and the new
direction of her live show. Playlist
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2016-11-0900 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 40: Reva DeVitoWhen RnB artist Reva DeVito returned with over a half million streams in the first couple days of her EP release, it wasn't a surprise to her producers. The How What and Where artist collaborated with a deep net of some of today's hottest producers including this year's Polaris Award winner Kaytranada. Find out the secret to her grit on this week's episode of @grittybirds
2016-11-0328 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 38: The MindersGet to know the story behind The Minders with songwriter Martyn Leaper. From their Denver origins with The Elephant Six Collective to their new album released this spring, Into the River, producer over 4 years with Larry Crane at Jackpot Recording, Martyn has a story you don't want to miss. Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup at XRAY FM Studios Special Thanks to The Minders for use of the tracks It's Gonna Break Out! and Summer Song The episode was transcribed by Amit Erez and Aimee Burton Board op by Dannon Drips for on-air release Gritty Birds is produced in partnership...
2016-10-2728 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 37: Rock for Rockwood with The Thermals and Emily WellsPreviewing Oct 23rd Rock for Rockwood event at Revolution Hall, kids from Wattles Boys and Girls Club recorded interview questions for two of the artists on the show, Emily Wells and The Thermals! Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup Special Thanks to Emily Wells, The Thermals, The Kids of the Wattles Boys and Girls Club and Next Northwest. Thanks to Emily Wells for the use of Light is Drainin Thanks to The Thermals for the use of Thinking of You Gritty Birds is produced in partnership with XRAY.FM
2016-10-2028 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 36: Maiah ManserThis week Gritty Birds features Seattle based pop singer Maiah Manser, on her new album, music video and how being raised by a female clan has helped her navigate pressures as a woman in music. Photo: Juan Franco Produced and edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup at XRAY Studios Tracks: Second Skin and 3Remain by Maiah Manser Theme song: Lucky from Bryson Cone First aired on XRAY.FM
2016-10-1230 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 35: Pete Krebs of HazelPete Krebs is having his best week ever. After a sold out revival of his cult punk band Hazel for their HAZEL: Live in Portland release, to the release of Hey! Pete Krebs! and induction into The Oregon Hall of Fame, he's made his mark. Take a listen to his story on this week's episode of Gritty Birds Photo: John Eckenrode Produced and edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup at XRAY Studios Tracks: Big Fattie and Jilted from HAZEL: Live in Portland and Kid Domino from Hey! Pete Krebs! Theme song: Lucky from Bryson Cone Transcribed by Aimee Burton
2016-10-0629 minGritty BirdsEpisode 34: Uncut with Todd Crosby of Cravedog and HeshfestJohnny Galyon and Todd Crosby came together to put on one of the best metal festivals in the US, in an unheard of venue capacity of 500. With acts like Deafheaven, Uncle Acid and Red Fang as well as locals from Portland's stand out metal scene, it's a gem of festival. Take a listen, in the first of the Uncut series.
2016-09-2300 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 32: The WomenIt takes a little something extra tough to be a woman and music, not to mention the women who inspired us. This week I talked with 4 women, in different stages of their careers, in different parts of the industry, about the woman artists who inspired them. Including Alana Ranes, Alicia J Rose, Cervante Pope, Johanna Kunin and... myself, Jeni Wren Stottrup. Music from Tove Lo, Kate Bush, Bjork, Tina Turner and Tori Amos.
2016-09-2232 minGritty BirdsEpisode 33: Uncut with Jonny Galyon of HeshfestJohnny Galyon and Todd Crosby came together to put on one of the best metal festivals in the US, in an unheard of venue capacity of 500. With acts like Deafheaven, Uncle Acid and Red Fang as well as locals from Portland's stand out metal scene, it's a gem of festival. Take a listen, in the first of the Uncut series.
2016-09-2200 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 31: EyelidsChris Slusarenko and John Moen are two of Portland's most prolific side men.. no longer. Get to know the artists behind one of the Portland's longest over due bands, Eyelids. We talk about the creative process, their experiences with Guided By Voices and Decemberists and their special approach to visuals.
2016-09-1529 min
OPB's State of WonderJeni Wren StottrupThis is one of a collection of interviews this week reacting to the very public revelation of a sexual assault by Portland musician Joel Magid. Listen to this week's show for more. Jeni Wren Stottrup is a music journalist, producer of the Gritty Birds podcast, and host on the community radio station XRAY-FM. She’s performed her own original material and sung with Shy Girls. “I was in a band that was all dudes. I was the only girl. They were lovely to me. I know that my experience has been different than other peoples’ experience.”
2016-09-1007 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 30: Pickathon Pt 3 w/ Protomartyr, Boulevards and PalehoundIn the final installment of the Pickathon Series, we are going to hang out with Joe Casey of Protomartyr, relax with Ellen Kemper of Palehound and get sexy with Jamil Rashad of Boulevards. Photo: Jeni Wren Stottrup Produced and edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup Tracks: Born to Wine by Protomartyr, Molly and Cinnamon by Palehound and Got to Go by Boulevards Theme song: Lucky from Bryson Hanson Special thanks to Pickathon, XRAY.FM and Vortex Magazine
2016-09-0731 minGritty BirdsEpisode 26: Gritty Birds: Live w/ BlossomIn the first installation of Gritty Birds: Live, Keisha Chiddick aka Blossom came into the studio before her Pickathon sets. Enjoy this bonus episode before the final installation of the Pickathon Series is released this week.
2016-09-0300 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 29: Pickathon Special Pt 2: Thao Nguyen and Guild WorksIn Part 2 of the Pickathon series, we talk songwriting with punk pop experimentalist Thao Nguyen of Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. Then we head into the sky to talk with Guildworks, between Yo La Tengo and Jeff Tweedy's sets. With a special message for Thao from Tex Clark The Gritty Bird: Jeni Wren Stottrup Tracks: Astonished Man and Nobody Dies from A Man Apart by Thao and The Get Down Stay Down Recorded at Pickathon Music Festival 2016 with a Zoom H4n and XRAY.FM Mixed and Edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup Mastered by Gene Forte
2016-09-0125 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 28: Pickathon Special Pt 1: Ezra Furman and 10 String SymphonyPickathon is like Disneyland, it's the happiest place on earth, with a different edge. In part one a 3 part special from the festival we talk with two rising artists, folk violin/fiddle duo 10 String Symphony out of Nashville Tennesee and rocker Ezra Furman. Plus, find out the burning question Ezra Furman super fan and Federal Investigator Zoe Kelleher had for the artist. Photo: Jeni Wren Stottrup Produced and edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup Tracks: Someone to be Good For and Deacon's Waltz from 10 String Symphony(Tasty Creek Records) Teddy I’m Ready Ready by Ezra Furman(Bar/None Records). Th...
2016-08-2329 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 25: TJ Annerino of Goose Island Talks SponsorshipSponsorship is about more than trading banners. TJ Annerino gets that with partnerships that include Pitchfork Music Festival, WBEZ public radio and the podcast Sound Opinions. It's about knowing who you are and building relationships that last. "It takes you about 10 seconds to realize that at 90% of live music you have an engaged music you have live audience that have paid a premium to be there. They’re looking for that experience. They look forward to that experience. So, in this case, in Goose Island case, Beer and Music – live music, they go pretty hand-in-hand. " Photo: Jeni Wren Stottrup Prod...
2016-08-1729 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 24: Dana BuoyMeet Dana Janssen, aka Dana Buoy. The "tropicore" artist spent a decade as a member of experimental group Akron/Family before striking out on his own. He's working on a new record and taking a fresh approach to life and health, having fun while he's at it. Photo: Jeni Wren Stottrup Produced and edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup Edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup Tracks: Island by Akron/Family, Isla Mujeras and Lets Start a War by Dana Buoy Theme song: Lucky from Bryson Hanson Sponsored by XRay.FM and Vortex Music Mag
2016-07-2930 min
Gritty BirdsEpisode 23: GendersOn this week's episode of Gritty Birds, I talked with Portland favorites Genders. After 4 years together they've found their stride as a long term band, with the release of their upcoming album this fall. Get to know the lighthearted spirits of Maggie and Stephen and listen to their new single "Life is But a Dream". Photo: Todd Walberg Produced and edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup Edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup Tracks: Sugar Coat, Technicolor Dream and Life is But a Dream from Genders Theme song: Lucky from Bryson Hanson Sponsored by XRay.FM and Vortex Music Mag
2016-07-2230 min