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Drum Candy10 Reasons to Love Omar Hakim (Weather Report, Sting, Daft Punk)Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite tracks by pop/jazz/fusion/rock drumming great Omar Hakim.
2025-11-1656 minDrum Candy10 Reasons to Love Steve Jordan (Rolling Stones, John Mayer, etc.)Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite recordings featuring drummer/producer/musical director Steve Jordan.
Filmed before a live studio audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop.
2025-07-0957 minDrum Candy10 Reasons to Love Bill StewartCo-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 of their favorite recordings from modern jazz great Bill Stewart's extensive discography. This episode was filmed before a live audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop in McKees Rocks, PA.
2025-06-2555 minDrum Candy10 Reasons to Love Paul MotianCo-hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and David Throckmorton share their favorite excerpts from the extensive discography of legendary modern jazz drummer, composer, and band leader Paul Motian.
2025-06-121h 10
Drum Candy10 Reasons to Love Al FosterCo-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share and discuss their favorite moments in modern jazz great Al Foster's discography.
2025-06-041h 02
Drum CandyPart 2: Peter Erskine (10 Reasons to Love)We conclude our 10 Reasons to Love Peter Erskine discussion with co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton with more excerpts from the jazz/pop/fusion great's hugely diverse discography.
2024-10-2531 min
Drum Candy10 Reason to Love Jazz/Pop/Fusion Great PETER ERSKINE (Part 1)In this episode of the Drum Candy Podcast, hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share the first five of their "10 Reasons to Love" the iconic jazz/rock/pop/fusion drummer, band leader, composer, and educator Peter Erskine.For the best selection of drum parts, accessories, sticks, and more, shop at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
2024-10-1840 min
Drum Candy10 Reasons to Love MAX ROACH (Part 2)Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton continue with a handful more of their favorite Max Roach performances.
2024-09-1336 min
Drum Candy10 Reason to Love MAX ROACH (Part 1)In this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, David Throckmorton, and Thomas Wendt share some of their favorite recordings featuring modern jazz legend Max Roach. This is the first part in a multi-part series.
2024-08-2038 min
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 165: Not That FragilePower Gamer Podcast: Episode 165
Greetings and welcome to the Power Gamer Podcast. I’m your host, Mike Dawson, joined as always by fellow hosts Johnny Poulos and Kim Ponticello…
Segment 1: Johnny was excited to see this Borderlands movie. Mike said it made him want to bash himself in the head with a rock. The scores are out - are we still going to see this?
Segment 2: Game Informer suddenly closed shop. A near and dear publication to Mike, who’s been reading the magazine since the 90’s (and was an active subscriber). We tip our...
2024-08-141h 20
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 161: Lifting the VeilGreetings and welcome to the Power Gamer Podcast. I’m your host, Mike Dawson - joined as always by fellow host Kim Ponticello…
Segment 1: Summer Games and The Xbox Showcase
Anything you’d like to discuss from these events?
Segment 2: The Games We’ve Been Playing This Week
Mike: Animal Well (COMPLETED), Cyberpunk 2077, Death Stranding
Kim: System Shock, Boxes: Lost Fragments (completed), Soulmask, Last Epoch, Anonymous Hacker Simulator, Forgotten Mines, Kristala, Callisto Protocol
Johnny: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (COMPLETED!!!), Arcade Paradise (COMPLETED), Selaco (se-lah-co), Hellblade 2: Senua’s Saga, Dave the D...
2024-06-121h 29
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 160: Losing My ReligionPower Gamer Podcast: Episode 160
Greetings and welcome to the Power Gamer Podcast. I’m your host, Mike Dawson - joined as always by fellow host Kim Ponticello…
Segment 1: Acknowledging State of Play
Segment 2: The Games We’ve Been Playing This Week
Mike: Death Stranding, Animal Well, Dave The Diver, Indika (Completed)
Kim: Skull and Bones, Dead by Daylight, V Rising, The Rogue Prince of Persia, Imagine Earth (Serious Bros), Boxes Lost Fragments (Big Loop Studios), Vampire Therapist (Little Bat Games)
Segment 3: Let’s Get Heavy Into Indika…
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2024-06-041h 43
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 159: Coming Out From The ShadowsGreetings and welcome to the Power Gamer Podcast. I’m your host, Johnny Poulos - joined as always by fellow hosts Mike Dawson and Kim Ponticello…
Segment 1: Another Ubisoft Announcement with more Ubisoft Hate
Segment 2: The Games We’ve Been Playing
Mike: Final Fantasy Remake (Completed), Dave The Diver (Completed), Animal Well, Indika
Johnny: Control (COMPLETED), Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Arcade Paradise
Kim: Spongebob (kill me now); Dead by Daylight; XDefiant; V Rising; Harvest Hunt (Villainous Games Studios)
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2024-05-291h 25
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 157: In Too DeepOn this week's episode Mike, Johnny, and Kim discuss...
Segment 1: Playing To an Audience
Fun ice breaker topic this week - let’s talk about playing to an audience. In this day and age, this is going to of course be a well known topic amidst streamers, but let’s not forget that often times when playing a game it’s not uncommon to have someone else in the house looking over your shoulder and curious about what you’re playing (or you assuming everyone cares about what you’re playing!) What are things you like about...
2024-05-071h 24
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 156: Endless FantasyOn this week's episode Mike, Johnny, and Kim discuss...
Primetime Streaming: Kim streams on the Steam homepage - and it went amazing. Let's hear about it!
The Games We've Been Playing:
Mike: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Dave the Diver, Rebel Assault II
Johnny: FFVII Rebirth, Balatro, It Takes Two
Kim: Once Human; AFK Journey; Spongebob; Mirage; Outlast Trials; Whisker Waters; No Rest for the Wicked
One Up: Embracer Group, Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4
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2024-04-301h 24
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 155: Oulaws & OutrageOn this week's episode Mike, Johnny, and Kim discuss:
Star Wars Outlaws and how to win the battle against Ubisoft's pricing. It's time for a paradigm shift in how we as customers interact with games. There's a clear path forward. Are customers focusing on the wrong figures?
What We've Been Playing: Mike is playing Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Messenger, and Balatro. Johnny finally actually completes Sea of Stars, and is playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon's Dogma 2, and It Takes Two. Kim is addicted to Once Human, and is playing Winter Survival, and Spongebob's...
2024-04-161h 25
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 154: Embracing The Digital FutureOn this week's episode:
Mike sells off his entire physical games collection of PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S games and embraces the digital future.
Kim talks about life as a full time streamer, and trying to maintain a work/life balance as changes come to her Twitch streaming schedule.
Johnny gives a Sea of Stars plot twist.
We discuss the games we've been playing. Mike completes Sea of Stars and is playing Manhunt, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Johnny is playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Dragon's...
2024-04-091h 27
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 153: Confessions of a Dangerous BacklogOn this week's episode, Mike, Johnny, and Kim discuss...
Confessions of a Dangerous Backlog: Each of us discloses some possibly incriminating members of our backlogs. It's rough. It's embarassing. There's so much. Find comfort in knowing you aren't the only ones to miss some pretty major releases over the years.
The Games We've Been Playing:
Mike beats Alan Wake 2, and plays Pacific Drive, and Sea of Stars.
Kim is playing League of Legends, Rainbow 6 Siege, Outlast Trials, Skull and Bones, Lightyear Frontier, Factured But Whole, Far Cry 6, Dragon's Dogma, and completes...
2024-03-261h 41
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 152: What Makes a Game Great?On this week's episode, Mike and Johnny discuss:
What Makes a Game Great? A discussion about many of our favorite games, and what makes them stand out from the crowd.
What We've Been Playing. Mike continues his busy IRL schedule, but makes some time for Alan Wake 2. Johnny plays Assassin's Creed: Mirage, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered, Herectic, Midnight Sons, and Death Stranding.
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2024-03-181h 07
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 151: Power Gamer Trivia DeathmatchOn this week's episode we play a game...
TRIVIA DEATHMATCH
Mike pits Johnny and Kim head to head in a game of video game related Trivia. Only one will win. Who comes out victorious?
We also discuss the games we've been playing. Mike completes Blasphemous 2 and Return to Grace, and continues to play Alan Wake 2. Johnny completes Immortals of Aveum, and plays Oxenfree 2, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and Helldivers 2. Kim is obsessed with Skull & Bones.
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2024-03-041h 08
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 150: Why Isn't That A Thing?On this week's episode we discuss:
Why Isn't That A Thing?
On this segment, Mike talks about Gears of War and the lack of a modern collection of games that have been abandoned on the Xbox 360. Kim dives into the machine stopping American McGhee from ever releasing a sequel to the cult classic hit Alice: Madness Returns. Johnny laments the deaths of several acclaimed FPS franchises.
What We've Been Playing
Mike is playing Blasphemous 2, Alan Wake 2, Helldivers 2, Skull & Bones, and Return to Grace. Kim continues Skull & Bones and Warframe, and plays Bandle Tale. Johnny completes...
2024-02-251h 29
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 148: Setting Sail or Dead on Arrival?On this week's episode Kim, Mike, and Johnny discuss:
We start off by taking a look at two games who are following similar paths to launch: Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, and the newly released Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League from Rocksteady. Beginning their paths in unfavorable public perception, both games seem to be turning things around at the last minute prior to their launch. Will the balance of expectations swing back in either game's favor? Why are they so maligned?
Next, we discuss the games we've been playing this week. Mike isn't up to...
2024-02-031h 15
Drum CandyDeep-Dive Into Exotic Snare Drums and MoreHost Mike Dawson interviews master drum builder Chris Carr about six different exotic species snare drums. Shop the best selection and prices for drum parts, hardware, sticks, heads, accessories, and more at: www.drumfactorydirect.com.
2024-01-171h 07
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 146: How Did We Miss That?On this week's episode, Johnny, Mike, and Kim discuss:
We start off this week by discussing the game's we've been playing. Mike is still finding a work/life balance and playing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Undertale, Star Citizen, and Marvel Snap. Kim is staring at boobs in Flipwitch, playing Labyrinthe, League of Legends, Vermintide 2, Alan Wake 2, New Cycle, South Park's Fractured but Whole, and the new Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Johnny anguishes in completing Hellboy's Web of Wyrd, plays Remnant 2, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Final Fantasy Origin: Stranger of Paradise, Midnight Fight Express, and also...
2024-01-141h 38
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 144: The New Year's New GamesOn this week's episode, Mike, Johnny, and Kim discuss:
We're back from our Christmas break! We begin this week's show by sharing what each of us did over our holiday sebatacle.
Next, we each discuss the game's we've been playing. Mike is working on Pokemon Scarlett, and has gone back in deep with Star Citizen since the 3.22 patch changes have improved the game. Johnny completes Spiderman 2, and works on Alan Wake 2, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Kim is also playing Alan Wake 2, South Park's The Stick of Truth, Bug & Seek, and finally enjoying Lethal Company...
2023-12-311h 30
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 142: The Game Awards Top Reveals & ReactionsOn this week's episode, Mike, Johnny, and Kim watch The Game Awards 2023. It was a long show full of reveals, shortened speeches, and advertisements. On this week's episode, we attempt to trim the fat so to speak and just talk on the reveals that excited us the most, as well as discuss this year's award winners.
Sega made an extremely strong showing this year, revealing 5 games in development. All of these titles are from past heralded franchises: Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, Crazy Taxi, "and more"...
We discuss a new Marvel...
2023-12-101h 31
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 141: Dragon's Dogma II Showcase ReactionsThis week, Mike, Johnny, and Kim Discuss:
This week, Capcom revealed a showcase focused on their new upcoming game Dragon's Dogma II. We took a close look at the showcase, and give our reactions to everything revealed. Dragon's Dogma II is the sequel to 2012's Dragon's Dogma; however, it takes place in a "parallel world" and so seemingly makes it uneccessary to play the first game to enjoy the second. Dragon's Dogma II is slated to release on March 22, 2024, and will be Capcom's first forray into the $70 price point for one of their titles.
We...
2023-12-021h 20
Drum CandyKenny Washington Returns!, Sticking Dexterity Lesson, and Much Morewww.drumfactorydirect.comGuest host Tom Wendt revisits with modern jazz great Kenny Washington, Mike Dawson shares one of his daily technique builders, and much more!
2023-11-171h 01
Drum CandyElvin Jones (Part 2), Triplet Licks, Practice Pad Special, and Morewww.drumfactorydirect.comHosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton conclude their discussion of legendary jazz drummer Elvin Jones, Dawson shares a lesson on a cool Elvin-ish lick, and much more.
2023-11-0352 min
Drum Candy10 Reasons to Love Elvin Jones (Pt 1), "My Favorite Things" Beat, and Much MoreWe are kicking off season 5 with the first half of a "10 Reasons to Love...Elvin Jones" conversation between co-hosts Mike Dawson, David Throckmorton, and Thomas Wendt. We also share some industry news, a fun lesson based on Elvin's pattern in the classic John Coltrane track "My Favorite Things," and answer a listener question on upgrading an entry-level snare. Our warehouse pick of the week is a sweet deal on a handmade 5.5x14 8-ply maple Bucks County Prime Series snare drum, which can be purchased at: https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_1259&products_id=18443.
2023-10-271h 07
Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 135: Spooky Games for HalloweenThis week, Mike and Johnny discuss:
Topics discussed:
The games we've been playing: Starfield, Armored Core VI, Divinity: Orginal Sin 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Sea of Stars, Marvel Snap
Pick 3: Games for Halloween. Mike & Johnny each pick 3 game franchise that will get you into the Halloween spirit.
One Up!
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2023-10-161h 08
Drum Candy10 Reasons to Love...Post-Bop Great Joe Chamberswww.drumfactorydirect.comHosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary post-bop drummer/composer Joe Chambers
2023-07-211h 07
Drum CandyThe Hooters' David UosikkinenIn this episode, host Mike Dawson interviews the Hooters' David Uosikkinen before the band embarks on a run of dates in Europe and then it's first US in decades.
2023-06-161h 03
Drum CandyHow to Tune a Snare Drum and MoreHost Mike Dawson shares his approach to dialing in the perfect snare drum sound. Shop the best prices and widest section of drum parts and accessories at: www.drumfactorydirect.com.
2023-06-091h 08
Drum Candy10 Reasons to Love...Funk/Jazz/Fusion Great Dennis ChambersIn this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, David Throckmorton, and special guest James Johnson III share "10 Reasons to Love...Funk/Jazz/Fusion Great Dennis Chambers."
2023-06-021h 00
Drum CandyReviewing Deep Ludwig-Style Metal Snare Drums and More With Jonathan Ulman (Berklee College of Music, Boston Sessions)Which is your fave? Dawson and Ulman check out four different 6.5x14 beaded metal snares at three different tunings. www.drumfactorydirect.com
2023-04-211h 05
Drum CandyPrimus and Sound Cipher's Tim AlexanderIn this episode, host Mike Dawson sits down with longtime Primus drummer Tim Alexander to talk about gear, moving back to California, and the new Sound Cipher improv project with saxophonist Skerik and synth/bass player Timm Mason.
2023-04-141h 11
Drum Candy10 REASONS TO LOVE...DAVE WECKLIn this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton and special guest Paul Wells share 10 of their favorite tracks from jazz/fusion great Dave Weckl's discography.
2023-03-101h 15
Drum CandyHow to Practice Independence Creatively, Antique Ludwig Drums, and MoreReserve space for our Mark Guiliana Master Class:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-528558872817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escbIn this episode, host Mike Dawson shares a lesson on how to simultaneously develop coordination, independence, and creativity. We also check out an antique Ludwig kit at Hawthorne Drum Shop.
2023-03-0340 min
Drum CandyPercussionist/Leader Mike Dillon, Deep Wood Snares Compared, 3/4 Jazz, Aluminum Slingerlands, and MoreIn this episode, we delve into the world of snare drums by comparing 5.5x14 and 8x14 maple models, interview renowned percussionist and bandleader Mike Dillon, known for his work with Punkadelic, Garage a Trois, and Les Claypool, learn about basic 3/4 jazz playing from Thomas Wendt, examine a highly sought-after aluminum Slingerland drum set at Hawthorne Drum Shop, and discuss unique Vintage White drumheads available only at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
2023-01-201h 33
Drum CandySPECIAL EPISODE! 10 Reasons to Love...Modern Jazz/Pop Great Brian BladeHosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary modern jazz/pop drummer Brian Blade
2022-12-0259 min
Drum CandyJazz/Funk Great Mike Clark, Wood Snares Wrap-Up, Paradiddle-Diddles, and MoreIn this episode, we talk about the new Headhunters album "Speaker in the House" with jazz/funk legend Mike Clark, make final comparisons of six different Bucks County 5.5x14 8-ply wood shell snares, explore ways to be creative with the paradiddle-diddle, and much more.
2022-11-181h 28
Drum CandyHow to Play a Shuffle, Doc Sweeney HolloCore Drums, King's X's Jerry Gaskill, Snare Wires Part 2, and Much MoreIn this episode, host Mike Dawson interviews Jerry Gaskill of legendary alternative rock band King's X, and he chats with Steve Stecher of Doc Sweeney Drums about their innovative new HolloCore snare series. The main segment compares German-style and standard steel snare wires of different widths. Thomas Wendt is back to teach us all how to play a jazz shuffle. After a fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with the Warehouse Pick of the Week.
2022-10-071h 40
Drum CandyWilly Rodriguez Recording with the Mars Volta, Snare Wires Shootout, Rogers Powertone Kit, Flam Accents, and Much MoreIn this episode, host Mike Dawson interviews NYC-based drummer/percussionist Willy Rodriguez about the making of the new Mars Volta album. He also compares some basic snare wire models to help you figure out which is best for your own needs. The education segment explores ways to practice flam accents so that they cross over the bar line. The Shop Talk segment focuses on some super-cool new Rogers Powertone drums at Hawthorne Drum Shop. After fielding a few listener questions, we share our Warehouse Pick of the Week.
2022-09-301h 31
Drum CandySPECIAL EPISODE! 10 Reasons to Love...Jazz and Fusion Legend Tony WilliamsIn this special episode, hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary drummer/composer/bandleader Tony Williams.
2022-09-231h 09
Drum CandyMore Snare-Side Tuning, Drum Mechanics Part 1, Jazz Journeyman Andy Watson, How to Play the Ride Cymbal, and Much MoreIn episode 3 of season 2, host Mike Dawson concludes our exploration on how the tuning of bottom drumhead of a snare affects sound and response. The featured artist is mainstream jazz journeyman Andy Watson, the education segment covers how to swing the ride cymbal (by Thomas Wendt), and in the Shop Talk segment, we dig into some drumming mechanics with trainer Brandon Green. We conclude by fielding a listener question and sharing our DFD warehouse "pick of the week."
2022-08-261h 25
Drum CandySnare-Side Tuning, More With Stella and Bryan, the Science of Snare Beds, Feathering the Kick, and MoreIn this debut episode of season 2, host Mike Dawson discusses and demonstrates how the tuning of bottom drumhead of a snare affects sound and response, then he finishes up his interview with Stella Mozgawa and Bryan Hollon of the EDM project Belief, picks the brain of Jefferson Shallenberger at Sugar Percussion about snare beds, and fields a few listener questions. We also have another great jazz drumming essentials lesson with Thomas Wendt, and the show concludes with another great "warehouse pick of the week."
2022-08-191h 25
Drum CandyEverything You Need to Know About Snare Drum Diameter, Stella and Bryan of Belief, Vintage Ludwig Drums, and MoreIn this debut episode of season 2, host Mike Dawson demos 12", 13", 14", and 15" snare drums at identical tunings, interviews Stella Mozgawa and Bryan Hollon of the EDM project Belief, visits Hawthorne Drum Shop to check out some vintage Ludwigs, and fields a few listener questions. We also have a great lesson on jazz drumming essentials with Thomas Wendt.
2022-08-121h 39
Drum CandyProduct Development, Building a Brand, and Much More with Mike McKee (Delta Rae, Baldman Percussion, Drum Team Collective)In this episode, touring drummer and serial entrepreneur Mike McKee (Delta Rae, Baldman Percussion, Drum Team Collective) discusses how he launched his companies, how products are developed, and much more.
2022-07-221h 13
Drum Candy10 Reasons to Love...Jack DeJohnetteHosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 amazing recordings featuring modern drumming pioneer Jack DeJohnette
2022-07-011h 01
Drum Candy10 Reasons to Love...Hard Bop Legend Art BlakeyIn this episode, hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 amazing recordings featuring legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey.
2022-06-0358 min
Drum CandyFAQs with Mike Dawson and Stencil Brands with Chris HawthorneIn this episode, host Mike Dawson answers a handful of listener submissions and frequently asked questions and we check out a cool Japanese Black Jack stencil kit at Hawthorne Drum Shop.
2022-04-0849 minPower Gamer PodcastEpisode 45: Most Retired Games of 2021 / The Games We Couldn't FinishOn this week's episode on the Power Gamer Podcast, Mike and Johnny discuss the games they've been playing this week, the most retired games of 2021, news and notes from around the web, and give their weekly One Ups.
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2021-12-201h 17Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 44: Love It? or Shove It? The Game AwardsOn this week's Episode, Mike & Johnny discuss the games they've been playing, Pick their 3 most anticipated reveals from The Game Awards, and play Love It? or Shove It? as they break down the winners of The Game Awards.
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2021-12-131h 37Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 43: Halo Infinite: Free To Play Multiplayer? Full Price Campaign? What Gives?In this week's episode, Mike & Johnny talk Christmas presents, what they've been playing this week, a full breakdown of Halo's release and what that means consumers, our full December release calendar, and a One Up through Racoon City & Arcane...
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2021-12-061h 18Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 42: Holiday Gamer Gifts / A Day in the Life of a Back 4 Blood RecruitOne this week's episode, Johnny & Mike discuss what they've been playing, Pick 3 Holiday Gifts (that aren't video games), More trouble at Bioware, and the problems with Back 4 Blood's difficulty tuning.
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2021-11-291h 07Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 41: Streamlabs Under Fire / Xbox 20th AnniversaryOn this week's episode, Mike & Johnny discuss what they've been playing this week (more Metroid... SURPRISE!), the Xbox 20th anniversary livestream, Streamlabs under fire on Twitter, the best Pizza Chain, Game & Watch, and Dogs.
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2021-11-221h 19Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 39: November Release Radar / Mike Wants Off This PlanetOn this week's episode, we dive in to what we've been playing (that Metroid backlog...), run over our Pick 3 for Novemember releases, and discuss why Mike is done with humanity and this planet.
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2021-11-081h 04Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 37: Why People Hate the Nintendo Online Expansion Pricing / Eastward & Metroid Dread ReviewsIn this week's episode, we discuss what games we've been playing, Mike reviews Eastward, Johnny Review Metroid Dread, and we discuss the deeper reasons behind the internet outrage over Nintendo's announce pricing for the Nintendo Online expansion.
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2021-10-251h 05Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 36: The Metroid Master ClassOn this week's episode, we discuss the games that we've been playing, Johnny takes us to school on the lore of Metroid leading into Metroid Dread, and Mike regrets seeing a movie.
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2021-10-181h 05Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 35: Twitch Gets Hacked / New World, New GrindOn this week's episode, Mike & Johnny Discuss what they've been playing this week, memorable Boss Battle's in the RETURN OF PICK 3!... the latest Twitch debacle, upcoming game releases, and why you should get down with Humble.
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2021-10-111h 08Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 34: Twitch Goes Pay To Win/ Johnny's Onion MasterpieceOn this week's Episode, Johnny gets sick, Mike gets busy, we discuss the games we've been playing, we look at some new developments on Twitch, Mike eats some Mexican food, and Johnny talks about onions. Don't miss this week's exciting episode!
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2021-10-041h 03Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 33: Nintendo Direct / Kena: Bridge of Spirits First LookOn this week's episode, Johnny and Mike discuss what games they've been playing - including a first look at the new Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Diving into this week's Nintendo Direct, they discuss the newly announce Kirby game, the changes coming to Nintendo Online, and the cast for an upcoming Mario movie.
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2021-09-271h 07Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 32: Is Deathloop Next Gen? / Hellblade & Miles Morales: 2 to Review!On this week's Episode, Johnny & Mike continue to chip away at their impressive backlogs. With each completing Hellblade: Senua's Sacrafice and Spider Man: Miles Morales, it's time to dig in and let the people know what the PGP thinks of these games. Also we discuss some interesting things we learned about Deathloop since it's release...
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2021-09-201h 08Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 31: Sony Finally Shows Up / Psychonauts 2 & Mario OdysseyOn this week's episode, Johnny & Mike continue to work on their challenge issued. Mike complete's Mario Odyssey and has some interesting issues. Johnny wraps up Psychonauts 2. Sony finally shows their hand at their Summer Showcase and we break down what was revealed.
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2021-09-131h 09Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 30: Psycho for Psychonauts / Sucky SequelsOn this week's episode, Mike and Johnny go in depth on what they've been playing, Mike shows up for Johnny's shame call out, and our hosts discuss the worst game sequels.
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2021-09-061h 14Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 29: Shame! The Games We Haven't Played / Marvel Avengers RevisitedOn this week's show, we go over the games we've been playing this past week, we take a closer look at what's been happening in Marvel's Avengers, and Mike & Johnny each call one another out on the games they are embarassed they haven't played yet.
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2021-08-301h 12Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 28: Winter has arrived for Blizzard / Upcoming release hype!On this week's episode - we discuss the games we're currently playing, Johnny & Mike pick the 3 games they're most exicted for releasing in the next 30 days, and lastly address the stories around Activision/Blizzard.
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2021-08-231h 27
Drum CandyClutch's Jean-Paul Gaster on "My First Snare Drum"In this episode, Jean-Paul ("JP) Gaster sits down with host Mike Dawson to talk about getting back into touring, preproduction for the next record, maintain a record label during a pandemic, and his approach to getting his legendary big, beefy rock drum sound.
2021-08-131h 02Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 24: Mike & Johnny Go to Hollywood / Steam Deck First ImpressionsOn this week's episode we discuss what we've been playing - including the state of Cyberpunk on the PS4, our picks for game franchises that should see a film adaptation, and our first impressions of the new Valve Steam Deck.
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2021-07-231h 23Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 22: State of Play or State of Pause? Mass Effect & Moose TracksOn this week's show, Mike drops a Mass Effect bombshell, Johnny checks out Black Widow, we talk about Sony's State of Play, and Moose Track's ice cream reviewed... Get on in for a great show!
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2021-07-101h 21
Drum CandySugar Percussion's Jefferson Shallenberger on "My First Snare Drum"Sugar Percussion's Jefferson Shallenberger shares his philosophies on drum building, as well as some history on his earliest custom drums. Host Mike Dawson also demos two Sugar Percussion snares: a 6x14 yellow Alaskan cedar and a 5x14 painted poplar.
2021-07-021h 02Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 19: E3 2021 / Our Favorite Announcements and the Future of E3In this week's episode, we talk about what we've been playing this past week, Mike and Johnny's top 3 announcements from E3, and we speculate about E3's future.
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2021-06-171h 17Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 18: Is PS5 a New Generation, or an Update? / Bo Burnham: Inside's BrillianceIn this week's episode, hosts Mike Dawson and Johnny Poulos discuss beating Returnal, being a indoctrinated to Mass Effect, the rise of girls on Playstation, CD Projekt Red doing what they do best, Jim Ryan's promise of PS5 being a "generation" vs what's actually happening, and Bo Burnhams new special Inside.
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2021-06-091h 23Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 17: Horizon Forbidden West First Look / Our Top Zombie PicksIn this week's episode, Mike and Johnny discuss their favorite Zombie films, we play Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Returnal, and Last of Us Part II, and we go in depth on our First Look at Horizon Forbidden West.
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2021-06-021h 12
Drum CandyBen Hilzinger of Eve 6 and Big Fat Five on "My First Snare Drum"Host of the "Big Fat Five" podcast and Eve 6 drummer Ben Hilzinger shares his favorite snare sound, the unfortunate fate of his first professional snare, and what he would do to upgrade a cheap entry-level snare drum to make it gig-ready. We also implement and demonstrate some of Episode 2 guest Mike Johnston's ideas for upgrading the same drum.
2021-05-2847 minPower Gamer PodcastEpisode 16: Valve Switching it Up with "SteamPal"?On this week's Episode, we talk about Mass Effect, Ghosts of Tsushima, Star Wars Squadrons, Returnal (including how Mike REALLY feels), pick our 3 favorite gaming peripherials, and discuss the possibility of a Steam's own portable gaming device.
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2021-05-271h 30
Drum CandyMike Johnston of MikesLessons.com on "My First Snare Drum"Top online drum educator Mike Johnston discusses pivoting his business during COVID19, his first snare drums, and gives some great suggestions for upgrading an old entry-level steel drum.
2021-05-2152 min
Drum CandyThe Lion King's Carter McLean on "My First Snare Drum"In this debut episode of "Drum Candy," host Mike Dawson sits down with Lion King drummer Carter McLean to discuss how he's kept creative and productive during COVID19, getting back to playing shows, his first snare drum, how he tunes, and how chooses drums for his collection. Dawson also gets Carter's suggestions for how to trick out an old entry-level steel snare.
2021-05-1342 minPower Gamer PodcastEpisode 12: Samurai Ghosts and EmulationThis week Mike & Johnny discuss IRL problems with COVID, Read Dead Redemption 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and go in depth on Emulation.
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2021-04-281h 31Power Gamer PodcastEpisode 11: Fast Food Junkies and Full Price GamesIn this week's Episode - we talk about Playstation 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Mike and Johnny Pick 3 Fast Food Restaurants, and discuss if paying full price for games is worth it to support game developers.
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2021-04-201h 45
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers | David Chudwin - I Was A Teenage Space ReporterDreamers2Makers Podcast | Curious People That Do Extraordinary Things (EP013) Guest: David Chudwin | Author
I WAS A TEENAGE SPACE REPORTER - From Apollo 11 To Our Future in Space
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
Today’s guest is David Chudwin. He’s the author of the book “I WAS A TEENAGE SPACE REPORTER “ (Published by LID Publishing)
This book is primarily about David’s experiences as a young newspaper reporter covering the historic Apollo 11 space mission for the University of Michigan paper The Michigan Daily. His informal style takes the reader back to the days when daily reality was focuse...
2019-06-061h 41
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers | David Chudwin - I Was A Teenage Space ReporterDreamers2Makers Podcast | Curious People That Do Extraordinary Things (EP013) Guest: David Chudwin | Author
I WAS A TEENAGE SPACE REPORTER - From Apollo 11 To Our Future in Space
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
Today’s guest is David Chudwin. He’s the author of the book “I WAS A TEENAGE SPACE REPORTER “ (Published by LID Publishing)
This book is primarily about David’s experiences as a young newspaper reporter covering the historic Apollo 11 space mission for the University of Michigan paper The Michigan Daily. His informal style takes the reader back to the days when daily reality was focuse...
2019-06-061h 41
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers | David Chudwin - I Was A Teenage Space ReporterDreamers2Makers Podcast | Curious People That Do Extraordinary Things (EP013) Guest: David Chudwin | Author
I WAS A TEENAGE SPACE REPORTER - From Apollo 11 To Our Future in Space
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
Today’s guest is David Chudwin. He’s the author of the book “I WAS A TEENAGE SPACE REPORTER “ (Published by LID Publishing)
This book is primarily about David’s experiences as a young newspaper reporter covering the historic Apollo 11 space mission for the University of Michigan paper The Michigan Daily. His informal style takes the reader back to the days when daily reality was focuse...
2019-06-061h 41
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Pastor Brady Blade Sr.Dreamers2Makers Podcast | Curious People That Do Extraordinary Things (EP011)
Guest: Pastor Brady Blade Senior
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
Today’s guest is Pastor Brady Blade. He’s best known for his 58 year ministry at the Zion Baptist Church in Shreveport Louisiana and founding the legendary gospel music group The Hallelujah Train. He’s the husband of Dorthy Blade and the father of world renowned musicians Brady and Brian Blade.
It is not an understatement to state that the Blade family under the parenting of Brady and Dorthy Blade have become an artistic, musical, and inspirational tour d...
2019-05-3155 min
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Brady Blade Jr. - Drummer/ProducerDreamers2Makers Podcast | Curious People That Do Extraordinary Things (EP012)
Guest: Brady Blade Jr. - Drummer/Producer
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
I am excited to present today’s guest, drummer/producer Brady Blade. He’s best known for recording and performing with world renowned musicians such as Emmy Lou Harris, Dave Matthews, Steve Earl, Charlie Sexton, Doyle Bramhall,. And if this this list wasn't enough, Brady has make music with The Waterboys, Indigo Girls, Jewel, Patty Griffin, and Soloman Burke. The Brady family has enjoyed a long musical collaborative relationship with the Canadian music producer/songwriter/ perf...
2019-05-311h 03
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Stephen Slater APOLLO 11 FILMDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Stephen Slater
Archive Producer for the documentary film Apollo 11
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
Interview by Brandon Fibbs (Wikisurfer, Cosmos - A Spacetime Odyssey)
EP010
Today’s guest is film director and documentary producer Stephen Slater.
He is the Archive Producer for the 2019 documentary Apollo 11. This award winning film has appeared on the world stage as commemorations are taking place to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 space expedition. The documentary was directed by Todd Douglas Miller and has already become a hit internationally.
Interviewing Stephen Slater is guest host Brandon Fibbs. He...
2019-05-021h 40
Adobe Audition PodcastMike Dawson: Audiobooks, Working in Radio and The Adam Carolla ShowMike Dawson is a professional voiceover talent. He's an audio engineer a music producer and a broadcaster and he's also the producer and voice engineer of a podcast that you may know, The Adam Carolla Show. A Guinness world record holding podcast.
2018-05-3038 min
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Wouter Kellerman - GRAMMY & SAMA WINNERDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Wouter Kellerman - GRAMMY & SAMA AWARD WINNER
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
EP006
South African flutist and composer Wouter Kellerman won a GRAMMY for his album Winds of Samsara. The 2015 album was a collaboration with award co-winner Indian composer Ricky Kej.
Kellerman has just released his latest recording "Symphonic Soweto - A Tribute to Nelson Mandela." The album is a lifelong dream of Kellerman’s and features the Soweto Gospel Choir, KwaZulu Natal Philharmonic and Angelique Kudjo.
Music tracks (Wouter Kellerman, flute)
Track from album "Winds of Samsara"
Madiba
Tracks from album "Symphonic So...
2017-10-191h 30
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Jamie Glaser - Virtuoso GuitaristDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Jamie Glaser - Jean-Luc Ponty / Jon Anderson
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
EP005
Jamie Glaser is best known as the guitarist with violinist and jazz pioneer Jean-Luc Ponty. Jamie is one the great guitarists of our time. He’s also recorded and performed with Chick Corea, Manhattan Transfer, Lenny White and Bryan Adams. Jamie is also one of world's best commercial and film/tv composers with credits ranging from Seinfeld (Jonathan Wolff) to networks like ABC and CBS. And he has written the powerful and personal book about his life Hear the Silence.
Ph...
2017-09-281h 31
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Kyle Sullivan - Screen Door Pictures & TrekspertiseDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Kyle Sullivan - Screen Door Pictures & Trekspertise
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
EP004
Kyle Sullivan is the Grand Prize Winner of the Oceanwide Expedition 2017 Antarctic Contest. As the Grand Prize winner, Kyle was awarded a 30 day Oceanwide Expeditions voyage to Antarctica. The result of this Oceanwide Expeditions journey is his film documentary “Adventures In the Southland.”
OCEANWIDE EXPEDITIONS:
oceanwide-expeditions.com/contest-2016
KYLE SULLIVAN - ADVENTURES IN THE SOUTHLAND:
youtube.com/watch?v=zPqqpWT4J88
TREKSPERTISE:
youtube.com/user/neoteotihuacan
Theme music "Rio San Juan" by Mike Dawson, Mitch Paliga
from the album "Dawson's New...
2017-09-2158 min
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest Paul D'AdamoDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Paul D'Adamo
Curious People That Do Extraordinary Things
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate) EP003
Today’s guest is Singer/Songwriter, Instrumentalist, and Recording Artist Paul D’Adamo. He is best known as the creative force behind the album “Tell Me Something” which features members of Genesis & The Phil Collins Band. D'Adamo's second album “Alone in The Crowd, Songs for Social Awareness” features music by Lee Curreri.
Paul’s third album “Rawfully Organic” features members of Peter Gabriel’s Band, King Crimson, & YES and will be released in a few months.
D'Adamo is the owner/operator of th...
2017-09-141h 48
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Sean ChenDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Sean Chen
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
EP002
Pianist Sean Chen is the Third Prize Winner 2013 Van Cliburn
International Piano Competition.
He is also the recipient of the DeHaan Classical Fellowship as the winner of the 2013 American Pianists Award
The NEW YORK TIMES says that Mr. Chen has piano artistry that is “alluring and colorfully shaded ” and the LA TIMES goes on to say that this Van Cliburn medalist is “genuinely sensitive.”
Music Tracks: Sean Chen - piano
"La Valse" (Steinway & Sons 2014)
seanchenpiano.com
Menuet Antique (Ravel)
Prelude (Ravel)
La Valse (Ravel - arrangem...
2017-09-041h 10
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Lisa MarkleyDreamers2Makers Podcast
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
Guest: Lisa Markley
The Malvinas, Markley & Balmer, Ne’er-Do-Wells | Multi-instrumentalist voice, guitar, piano, banjo, and trombone.
“Lisa Markley has more depth control and beauty to her voice in a live concert setting than most vocalists get in a studio. Driving that voice is a soul of wit and intelligence and a heart of gold.” - PAUL SLAVENS, KERA DALLAS
Music Tracks : Lisa Markley & Bruce Balmer (aka Markley & Balmer)
"Standards & Covers", being released on the Soona Songs recording label. soonasongs.com | lisamarkley.com
Softly
My One and Only Love
Hundred in a D...
2017-08-141h 14
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Dan Haerle - Legend of Jazz EducationDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Dan Haerle - JAZZ HALL OF FAME / JAZZ EDUCATORS NETWORK 'Legend of Jazz Education'
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
EP007
Jazz pianist/composer educator Dan Haerle was inducted into the International Association of Jazz Education Hall of Fame in 2003. He was awarded the Jazz Educators Network "Legend of Jazz Education" distinction in 2012 along with co-recepients Jamey Aebersold, Jerry Coker, and David Baker. He was a Professor of Music in the Jazz Studies Division of the College of Music at the University of North Texas.
Haerle has written important jazz education text books (The...
1970-01-011h 47Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Pranvera Hyseni - Astronomy Outreach of KosovoDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Pranvera Hyseni - Founder and Director Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
EP008
Today’s guest is Pranvera Hyseni. She is the founder and director of the Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo. Many space journalists from her home country of Kosovo have called her the next Carl Sagan.
In 2017 Ms. Pranvera traveled to the United States and presented the keynote speech at the 2017 Texas Star Party. She also lectured at SpaceFest 2017 and VIP visits to Kennedy Space Center, Johnson Space Center and other NASA facilities. She also was able to visit ed...
1970-01-011h 01Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Stephen Slater APOLLO 11 FILMDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Stephen Slater
Archive Producer for the documentary film Apollo 11
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
Interview by Brandon Fibbs (Wikisurfer, Cosmos - A Spacetime Odyssey)
EP010
Today’s guest is film director and documentary producer Stephen Slater.
He is the Archive Producer for the 2019 documentary Apollo 11. This award winning film has appeared on the world stage as commemorations are taking place to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 space expedition. The documentary was directed by Todd Douglas Miller and has already become a hit internationally.
Interviewing Stephen Slater is guest host Brandon Fibbs. He...
1970-01-011h 40Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Pastor Brady Blade Sr.Dreamers2Makers Podcast | Curious People That Do Extraordinary Things (EP011)
Guest: Pastor Brady Blade Senior
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
Today’s guest is Pastor Brady Blade. He’s best known for his 58 year ministry at the Zion Baptist Church in Shreveport Louisiana and founding the legendary gospel music group The Hallelujah Train. He’s the husband of Dorthy Blade and the father of world renowned musicians Brady and Brian Blade.
It is not an understatement to state that the Blade family under the parenting of Brady and Dorthy Blade have become an artistic, musical, and inspirational tour d...
1970-01-0155 minDeamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Brady Blade Jr. - Drummer/ProducerDreamers2Makers Podcast | Curious People That Do Extraordinary Things (EP012)
Guest: Brady Blade Jr. - Drummer/Producer
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
I am excited to present today’s guest, drummer/producer Brady Blade. He’s best known for recording and performing with world renowned musicians such as Emmy Lou Harris, Dave Matthews, Steve Earl, Charlie Sexton, Doyle Bramhall,. And if this this list wasn't enough, Brady has make music with The Waterboys, Indigo Girls, Jewel, Patty Griffin, and Soloman Burke. The Brady family has enjoyed a long musical collaborative relationship with the Canadian music producer/songwriter/ perf...
1970-01-011h 03
Deamers2MakersDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Pranvera Hyseni - Astronomy Outreach of KosovoDreamers2Makers Podcast | Guest: Pranvera Hyseni - Founder and Director Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo
Hosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)
EP008
Today’s guest is Pranvera Hyseni. She is the founder and director of the Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo. Many space journalists from her home country of Kosovo have called her the next Carl Sagan.
In 2017 Ms. Pranvera traveled to the United States and presented the keynote speech at the 2017 Texas Star Party. She also lectured at SpaceFest 2017 and VIP visits to Kennedy Space Center, Johnson Space Center and other NASA facilities. She also was able to visit ed...
1970-01-011h 01