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Everybody Else30. Sandy Gennaro; Drummer/Author/Speaker, A legendary career built in the spirit of service.Sandy Gennaro is a legendary rock drummer, author, and public speaker born in Little Italy, NY. With a career spanning over 50 years in music, he's played for world-renowned entertainers including Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, The Monkees, and Bo Diddley. Now based with his family in Nashville, TN, Sandy travels the world as a keynote speaker sharing stories from his career tied to lessons in business and leadership that have benefited companies like FedEx, Keller/Williams, and CBS Telecom, to name a few. In 2022, Sandy released, Beat The Odds, his first book addressing business management, the music industry...
2025-12-231h 21
Everybody Else29. Chrystelle Nammour; Head of Groover Club, Helping emerging artists grow in the new music industry.Chrystelle Nammour is an artist development advisor who serves as the Head of Groover Club, a coaching program for emerging artists within Groover. Having consulted on the projects of over 350 artists, she is an original creator of the Groover Club as well as the Groover Masterclass, a music business educational program for independent artists. Based in Paris, France, Chrystelle is also a recording artist and serves as a member of She Said So France, an organization dedicated to bringing together women of the music industry by exchanging advice, best practices, and personal experiences in a spirit of sisterhood.
2025-12-1646 min
Everybody Else28. Gale Woolems; Singer / Songwriter, The little old lady with a big voice and even bigger heart.Gale Woolems is a singer-songwriter from Evansville, Indiana. Having written poetry for most of her life, she turned to songwriting nearly three decades ago after wowing friends and family with her voice. Known as “G” to her grandkids, she has written hundreds of original songs and once performed them locally at spots like Goldie’s and The St. Joe Inn, as well as in Nashville at the Bluebird Café and during Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) events. At 75, she spends her days with her family and continues to write songs with honesty, heart, and a deep respect for the craft t...
2025-12-0956 min
Everybody Else27. David Pearl, LCSW; Psychotherapist & Performance Coach Serving High Performers in Music, Sports, and BusinessDavid Pearl, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and performance coach who helps people optimize their potential and achieve meaningful results by building emotional endurance, breaking old patterns, and performing from a grounded, authentic place. Having trained at Union Square Practice in NYC, David founded Music City Psych, a private therapy and executive coaching practice located in Nashville, Tennessee. David and his team counsel adults, adolescents, and couples, as well as musicians and recording artists, athletes, high-performing professionals, and businesses. Website: Music City PsychRecorded on November 18, 2025 at the offices of Music City Psych in Nashville, Tennessee.
2025-12-0255 min
Everybody Else26. Lauren Bartlett; Country Radio Promotion Exec, From the Majors to IndependentLauren Longbine Bartlett is a Country Radio Promotion Executive based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the last decade, she’s helped garner 33 #1 hits for artists including Luke Combs, FGL, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, and dozens more. Previously, she worked as Sr. Director of Promotion & Artist Development at Sony Music Nashville and was a Regional Director of Promotion & Marketing at Big Machine Label Group in Nashville. Currently, Lauren works independently on releases for artists including Chris Janson, Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll, and more with her company Gregory Brand Collective.Follow Lauren: @laurenlbartlettRecorded on November 18, 2025 at the Hi...
2025-11-2555 min
Everybody Else25. Chris Rusecki; Head of Campaign Management, Soar Music Group & Consultant, The NinetiesChris Rusecki is the Head of Campaign Management at Soar Music Group, a Netherlands-based, multi-faceted music promotion company focused on playlisting, press, and live bookings. Based in Manchester, England, Chris previously earned a Masters Degree in Music & Management at the University of Leeds started his career in music as a Senior A&R at Liberty Music PR. Chris is also co-founder of The Nineties, a consultancy firm focused on advising independent artist in the area of music marketing.Follow Chris: @chrisruseckiFollow Soar Music Group: @soarmusicgroup_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our sponsor, Symphonic. Founded...
2025-11-181h 25
Everybody Else24. Dr. Perry Burnett, Economics Professor Discovers Meaningful Medicine in DeathcoreDr. Perry Burnett is an economics professor at the University of Southern Indiana where his primary research areas are in urban and regional economics and the economics of religion. Perry's research has been published in leading international journals, such as the Journal of Regional Science, Land Economics, Social Indicators Research and the Journal of Policy Modeling. In 2022, he discovered the band Lorna Shore and has since become a devote listener and audience member of the genre Deathcore where he's discovered a sort of spiritual medicine in the music. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory T...
2025-11-111h 46
Everybody Else23. Jeff Ulery & Nate Daniel, The Mothership (Ohio's Destination Venue)The Mothership is a multi-faceted music venue and rehearsal space located in Mansfield, Ohio. Founded in 2018 by owner Jeff Ulery, The Mothership was converted from an old doctors office into a 16-room facility housing practice spaces, a 100 cap live venue, free lodging for touring musicians, and (soon) a full-service recording studio. Nate Daniel is the venue’s General Manager who leads operations including booking bands such as The Toxhards, Wynton Existing, Hippies and Cowboys, and Leo Lovechild, to name a few. Follow The Mothership: @theemothershipWebsite: https://mothership.love/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to ou...
2025-11-0450 min
Everybody Else22. Aaron Mones, Musician / ProducerAaron Mones is a touring musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Rifton, New York. Credited with millions of streams, Aaron has played or produced on recordings for Paul Moody, Leo Lovechild, The Shivers, Ghost Prom, and numerous others. He and his twin brother, Wyatt Mones, release original music under their artist moniker, Spillway.Follow Aaron: @desdreamerFollow Spillway: @spilllway_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The...
2025-10-281h 04
Everybody Else21. Wes as a Music Producer (Solo Show)Show host Wes Luttrell shares his approach and experience as a music producer through five stories of projects he's worked on over the previous decade - first, as the artist producer, Para Doc, then as a producer for Midwest artists like The Strangers, Swamp Eyes, Jax Fleming, and Maggie Hollis. In this solo episode, he reflects on how setting a vision for the project early on carries the music across the finish line and sets the conditions for "magic to happen". Follow Wes: Instagram _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Songs featured in this episode (in order): "Tuesday Feels"...
2025-10-2153 min
Everybody Else20. Current State with Wes & Chat - Starting Everybody Else and Reflecting on the First 19 EpisodesThis week, we go behind-the-scenes of the podcast dedicated to behind-the-scenes of music. Inputing the transcripts of the first 19 episodes combined with prompts that dive into how the show was conceived, how it was launched, and where it's headed, host, Wes Luttrell, reflects on starting Everybody Else and what he learned from the first 19 episodes by answering questions provided by ChatGPT. This is "Current State". Follow Wes: @wes_luttrell_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From pr...
2025-10-1450 min
Everybody Else19. Ethan Douglass and Christian Schmitz; Baggy Genes (scene makers)Ethan Douglass and Christian Schmitz are visual artists and scene makers based in Newburgh, Indiana. They are the co-founders of Baggy Genes, an annual art-centric event featuring an original curated art exhibit and live music that draws hundreds of young people from across the Tri-State (& beyond). Ethan is also the drummer of the band, TRUCK, as well as the visual artist responsible for branding the Everybody Else Podcast. Follow Ethan: @ethandouglasssFollow Christian: @cljschmitz_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for believing in this show.Located in the...
2025-10-071h 15
Everybody Else18. Kadin Rea; Bassist, The Band FeelKadin Rea is the bassist of The Band Feel, a St. Louis-based vintage-meets-modern rock band known for their classic aesthetic and exciting live performances. Having opened for acts like ZZ Top, The Black Crowes, and Dirty Honey, Kadin and his bandmates are represented by Red Light Management and United Talent Agency (booking). A native of Santa Claus, Indiana, where he runs live sound for venues in Holiday World Theme Park between tours, Kadin started as the bassist and a founding member of The Strangers, the first band ever signed to Wally Opus Records. He recently started River City Music...
2025-09-301h 11
Everybody Else17. Patrick Holl & Meredith Rausch, Space Monkey RecordsSpace Monkey Records is a multi-faceted record store located in Evansville, Indiana. Founded in 2019 by long-time DJ and serial entrepreneur Patrick Holl, Space Monkey carries over half a million vinyls, cassettes, and CD’s along with an array of vintage and HiFi stereo equipment. Alongside Pat, Meredith Rausch helps run the store’s many offerings including free monthly shows to support local bands. With additional vendor mall locations, the primary store is also home to one of the Tri-State's largest collections of rock memorabilia and local popular-music history. Follow Space Monkey: @spacemonkeyrecordsFor location and hours of o...
2025-09-2348 min
Everybody Else16. Jess Keifer: Head of Digital Marketing, Make Wake Artists (Luke Combs, Flatland Cavalry, Jon Bellion)Jess Keifer is Head of Digital Marketing and Social Strategy at Make Wake Artists, a boutique artist services company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Lead by founder and artist manager, Chris "Kappy", Jess and her Make Wake team serve a roster that includes Luke Combs, Jon Bellion, The Band Perry, Flatland Cavalry, and over a dozen more. An IU-grad and Indy native, Jess formerly worked as Director of Digital Strategy at Sony Music and eCommerce Manager at Big Machine Label Group.Follow Jess: @jessicakeiferFollow Make Wake: @makewakeartists_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our sponsor, Symphonic...
2025-09-161h 11
Everybody Else15. Sam Kuban: Release Strategist, Wally OpusSam Kuban is a Release Strategist at Wally Opus, an independent record label and artist management company located in Evansville, Indiana. In addition to helping foster the growth and project development of the emerging acts on the label's roster, he is also the drummer and vocalist of The Chugs, a chart-topping surf punk band dedicated to Hamm's Beer as well as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist in his solo project, Swamp Eyes. Sam also contributes as a copy editor to the works of Aaron Tanner, whose coffee table books for bands like Cardiacs, Pixies, Face-To-Face, and more are housed...
2025-09-091h 03
Everybody Else14. Flint Rasure: VP, Concept Sound & LightFlint Rasure is Vice President of Concept Sound & Light, a full-service audio, video, and lighting production and install company located in Evansville, Indiana. Starting his career as a local DJ, Flint found a job at Concept nearly 15 years ago and has since evolved into a part owner of the company that services the local and regional area with anything from small PA rentals to large-scale concert sound and lighting configurations at venues like the Victory Theatre, ONEP, and the Ford Center, to name a few. Alongside a co-worker, Flint also helped pioneer an in-house live-streaming setup for churches that...
2025-09-021h 14
Everybody Else13. Logan Bell, PA Tech - Pantera, Janet Jackson, NF, Santana, J Balvin, and more.Logan Bell is freelance PA Tech who works in large-scale live concert audio. Over the last decade, he's been contracted through companies like VER and PRG (now combined as a conglomerate) to tour across the world with acts such as Metallica, Styx, J Balvin, John Legend, Santana, Rosalia, Adam Sandler, Daniel Caesar, Janet Jackson, and more. An Ohio native, Logan is a graduate of Full Sail University, where he was Wes's college roommate, and he's currently on tour in Europe flying PA as a Tech for Pantera. Follow Logan: Instagram_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our...
2025-08-261h 47
Everybody Else12. Eric McLellan: Artist Coach / A&R - Yo Peep This, Groover, Warner Music GroupEric McLellan is an artist advisor and founder of Yo Peep This, a music marketing and label services company based in New Jersey. He’s also an artist coach at Groover, where he serves the company’s US-based community. Previously, Eric served as an A&R at Warner Music Group working under Seymour Stein for over a decade and has also held roles at Sony Music and Breakr Biz Dev at Gathr.Follow Eric: Instagram, LinkedIn_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our episode sponsor, Groover, for working hard to build a great platform connecting artists with musi...
2025-08-191h 08
Everybody Else11. Wes as Local 102 IATSE Union Stagehand for Jon Pardi at Ford CenterShow host Wes Luttrell shares his unique experience as a stagehand for the local IATSE Union at a recent Jon Pardi concert at the Ford Center in Evansville, IN. In this short solo episode, he reflects on the camaraderie among crew members, the logistics of concert load-outs, and the insights gained about union work and the dedication required to make live music happen. Follow Wes: Instagram _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _"Thank you to Chris Passage, Lora Melone, Scott VanMeter, and Steve VanMeter for providing me with a truly priceless experience." - Wes_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Everybody Else is a...
2025-08-1219 min
Everybody Else10. "Uncle Dave" Kunkel, Legendary Radio Personality“Uncle Dave” Kunkel is a retired Radio Personality and Disc Jockey. With a career spanning over 60 years in broadcast, he’s well known for hosting “The Going Home Show” on 98.1 WRAY in Princeton, Indiana. Aside from radio, Dave has guest-hosted The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville five times, DJ’d hundreds of events, and been a longtime volunteer at the Gibson County Fair where he once ran live sound for country music legends like Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and June Carter, Hank Williams Jr., and more. Follow Dave: Facebook_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our episode sponsor, Sym...
2025-08-051h 25
Everybody Else9. Lora Melone: Director, Victory TheatreLora Melone is Director of the 1,950-seat Victory Theatre located in downtown Evansville, Indiana. Starting her career with Venuworks in Food and Beverage at the Ford Center, Lora gradually worked her way into her current role which includes the overseeing of day-to-day venue operations, staff management, and talent booking at the historic Victory where she's secured shows hosting Jason Isbell, Tom Segura, Deana Carter, Ben Folds, Brett Young, and countless others. Follow Lora: @lora.melone Follow The Victory: @victory_theatre_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment t...
2025-07-291h 30
Everybody Else8. Wyatt Mones: Producer and Engineer, The Main Squeeze, Gold-Diggers, CalicaWyatt Mones is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and live sound engineer who runs front of house for The Main Squeeze and the LA music venue/recording studio Gold-Diggers. As a producer & songwriter, Wyatt is credited with over 6 million streams having written and produced for Calica, Leo Lovechild, Sid Simons, and numerous others. He and his twin brother, Aaron Mones, release original music under their artist moniker, Spillway.Follow Wyatt > https://www.instagram.com/ttayw/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _This episode of Everybody Else is brought to you by Wally Opus.Proudly based in Evansville, Indiana, Wally Opus...
2025-07-2251 min
Everybody Else7. Jeri Gennaro: Tour & Production Manager, Pretenders, Elle King, Brooklyn Bowl NashvilleJeri Gennaro is a tour manager and production manager who’s led planning, logistics, and more for such acts as Sleigh Bells, The Pretenders, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lee Ann Womack, Elle King, and more. Originally from New York and now based in Nashville, TN, Jeri recently took over as production manager of Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, a state-of-the-art 1200-capacity music venue which also holds 19 bowling lanes and a full-service restaurant by Blue Ribbon.Follow Jeri: @rebelofnyc_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and fo...
2025-07-151h 54
Everybody Else6. Aaron Tanner, Designer and AuthorAaron Tanner is a creative director, author, and musician who’s created award-winning artwork and coffee table books for bands including Ween, Pixies, Face-To-Face, and more. His works have been featured in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, SPIN, and others while his books have found permanent homes in the collections of MoMA, The Smithsonian, and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Based in Evansville, Indiana, Aaron’s design clients range from Azzip Pizza to Secretly Canadian and Exit/In to Pangea Kitchen. See it all on his website: https://aarontanner.com/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _This episode of Everybody Else is b...
2025-07-081h 17
Everybody Else5. Jelmer Rotteveel: Founder, Soar Music GroupJelmer Rotteveel is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Soar Music Group, a multifaceted music promotion company based in the Netherlands. With a career history that encompasses blogging, interning at records labels like Spinnin’ and Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records, and starting his own live events company, Run The Trap, Jelmer launched Soar Music in 2020 to offer artists and labels a full suite of services like editorial and independent playlisting, press, sync-licensing, booking, and more. Website: https://soarmusicgroup.com/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to o...
2025-07-0154 min
Everybody Else4. Cassidy Frost: Writer / Educator, Dedicate Your Life To MusicCassidy Frost is a writer, educator, and founder of Dedicate Your Life to Music, a music career incubator for women and one of the most-popular music education channels on Substack. Previously, Cassidy fronted the critically-acclaimed, Portland-based slow-fi indie band, bed., and co-founded the indie music publicity firm, Public Display PR, in San Fransisco in 2013. Website: https://substack.com/@dedicateyourlifetomusic_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our show sponsor, Groover. Join Wes and Groover Artist Coach, Eric McLellan, for a Groover Club masterclass on holistic artist development next month, July 16, 2025. The webinar is focused on taking...
2025-06-2458 min
Everybody Else3. Lee Griffin: Client Manager, SymphonicLee Griffin is a Client Manager at the independent music distributor, Symphonic, where he represents the digital distribution of such acts as Sublime, CloZee, Big Gigantic, and Wally Opus Records. As a DJ, Lee has signed deals with Ram Records and Play Me Records. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee.Follow Lee: https://www.instagram.com/lee_griffin/Follow Symphonic: https://www.instagram.com/symphonicdistro/Visit Website: https://symphonic.com/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our episode sponsor, Symphonic, for working hard to get the music of independent artists and labels heard and for believing...
2025-06-1759 min
Everybody Else2. Dorian Perron: Co-Founder, GrooverDorian Perron is an entrepreneur, musician, and former blogger who co-founded Groover in 2018. With offices in Paris and New York, Dorian leads the operations of Groover as one of three founders who’ve raised over $15 million in funding to bolster an online platform that connects over 600,000 active users to more than 3000 curators and music pros across the world. Dorian also founded the French indie music blog, Indeflagration. Follow Dorian: https://www.instagram.com/dorianflagrant/Follow Groover: https://www.instagram.com/groover.en/Visit Website: https://groover.co/en/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to our ep...
2025-06-101h 05
Everybody Else1. Chris Passage: Event Manager, Venuworks (Victory Theatre & Ford Center)Chris Passage is the Venuworks Event Manager at The Ford Center and the Victory Theater in Evansville, Indiana. Over the past 20 years, Chris went from managing a Pizza Hut to booking shows for local bands and running small venues to, now, helping book and manage large-scale concerts and events at two of the biggest and most important venues in the region. Chris also founded Music Makes a Difference, a free concert series to raise funds for the non-profit organization, Easterseals. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Thank you to our first sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our...
2025-06-101h 29
Everybody ElseEverybody Else: Invisible people who make music happen.Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Lutt...
2025-06-0401 min
The Wally Opus PodcastEp. 23 - UCLA Radio x Wally Opus with Spillway and more...Wes and the Spillway bros join DJ adderall spritz (label-friend, Chloe Gonzales) live on UCLA Radio to talk about the music they're making across multiple projects for the growing roster and network of the Indiana-based label, Wally Opus. NY-based alt country singer/songwriter, Leo Lovechild (friend of Spillway / repped by Wally) calls in and shares a special early listen of his new song out on Feb.14, "Roses". Hosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions by Wes about music...
2025-02-0645 min
The Honey Moon Coffee Co. PodcastSeason Finale - The End of 2024 with Wes LuttrellProducer Wes (don't call him Wesley!) sits down with Zac and Jessica to reflect on the end of the season and the calendar year, which included new faces, old faces, international trips, and a podcast interview with Guy Raz.
2024-12-1532 minThe Honey Moon Coffee Co. PodcastHome / TeamOn this episode of the Honey Moon Coffee Co. Podcast, Zac takes the lead interviewing Jessica on her connection between the business they’ve built and the home they’ve made. The podcast’s producer, Wes Luttrell, hops on with back half of the show to riff with Zac regarding his thoughts on this episode, connecting home and team, and how the couple sees competition in town.
2024-10-1750 min
JUDGE JULES PRESENTS THE GLOBAL WARM UPJUDGE JULES PRESENTS THE GLOBAL WARM UP EPISODE 10571: BBNO$ - It Boy2: FLORIS VAN ORANJE - Feel What You Want (Extended Mix)3: WILLARIS. K, THE PRESETS - World Collapsing (jamesjamesjames Remix)4: DEMOTAPES & FUII - Treat Me Right5: KEVIN MCKAY, BASTIEN, SIMON ELLIS - Make It Wit Chu (Extended Mix)6: A.D.O.R. - Young World (Smokey Bubblin' B Remix)7: HARRY HAYES - I Love You (Extended Mix)8: KÖLSCH & GOLDTRIX FEAT. ANDREA BROWN - It's Love (Trippin') LISTENERS’ CHOICE8: Carte Blanche 10: WES MILLS – You...
2024-06-072h 00
The Wally Opus PodcastEp.22 - Wiley x Wally - Sharing Our Label's Story with Maren Logan of Purdue University's Wiley RadioI love any chance I get to talk about our artist, their music, and the story of our label with people who are genuinely interested. So when Maren Logan of Purdue University's student led Wiley Radio station asked to interview me about the label and our playlist collaboration, Bootgaze Bootleg, I jumped on it! Released on the label's 4th birthday, this recording is one of the more complete renditions of the Wally Opus story; past, present, and future. Thank you for listening. - Wes from Wally OpusHosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally...
2024-04-1748 min
The Wally Opus PodcastEp.21 - A Visit to UCLA Radio (Chloe G Interviewing Wes from Wally Opus)On a recent trip to sunny California, we stopped by the studios of UCLA Radio to do an interview with our label's friend/ West Coast Coordinator, Chloe Gonzales. We talk founding Wally and Nectar podcasts, where the Swirl came from, and how we came to be friends with the infamous DJ Caprisun. Thank you for listening. - Wes from Wally OpusHosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions by Wes about music and entrepreneurship and how those two...
2024-04-1640 min
The Wally Opus PodcastEp.20 - Wholesome is the New Punk (Reintroducing Wally Opus)It's a been over a year since the last release of The Wally Opus Podcast, so I thought it'd be nice to do a re-introduction as well as try out a new format I've been working on with help from a few friends. - Wes from Wally OpusHosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions by Wes about music and entrepreneurship and how those two loves of his meet in the Perfectly Imperfect label from Southern Indiana AS...
2024-03-1639 minThe Honey Moon Coffee Co. PodcastLIVE EPISODE: You Can't Spell West Side Without WesIn the final episode of the first season (or is it a series?), producer Wes Luttrell interviews Zac and Jessica at the end of the Friends and Family Soft Opening of the new West Side location.
2023-11-1427 minThe Honey Moon Coffee Co. PodcastThe Honey Moon Coffee Co. Podcast LaunchWes Luttrell from Wally Opus sits down with Zac Parsons from Honey Moon Coffee Co. to talk about the genesis of the podcast and how it all came together.
2023-07-0320 min
The Wally Opus PodcastEp.19 - Cooper - 2022 in ReviewReturning to the podcast is Cooper, an American visual artist who was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. As a snowstorm moved in, we caught up over a few beers reflecting on his sold out show in London, what it takes to be an artist, and what’s to come in 2023, including a special announcement regarding his next major gallery show.
The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records.
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2022-12-301h 37The Wally Opus PodcastEp. 18 - Ryan Ford - Bear Fruit FounderRyan Ford is an entrepreneur originally from Southern Indiana. In March of 2022, he and his wife Lexi founded Bear Fruit Bowls and Coffee in Pensacola Beach, Florida, where they make fresh delicious açaí bowls and pour gourmet coffee.
The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records.
Follow Ryan and his company: https://www.instagram.com/bearfruitbowlsfl/
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Recorded December 20, 2022.
2022-12-231h 56The Wally Opus PodcastEp.17 - Darin Harger - AMP Drummer / Fuchsia Fest FounderDarin Harger is the drummer and a founding member of one of Southern Indiana’s top post hardcore bands, A Modest Proposal. Formed in 2017, AMP has released one album, one EP, and three singles, of which one, “Arson”, has garnered nearly 18,000 Spotify streams to date. The band has spent the past six months on multiple tour runs around the Midwest, sharing one of those tours with Nashville-based band, Khamsin, of which Darin is also the drummer. In August of 2021, Darin launched the Evansville-based, Fuchsia Fest, an annual music and arts festival dedicated to hosting bands and visual artists from around...
2022-12-161h 35The Wally Opus PodcastEp.16 - Sam Hahn - A New Country VoiceSam Hahn is a Country singer and songwriter from Southern Indiana. Co-written with our mutual buddy Daniel Williams and recorded/produced by Sean Rogers of Hey World Productions in Nashville,TN, Sam’s debut single, “Hell of a Ride,'' hit streaming platforms on August 5, 2022.
The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records.
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Recorded December 1, 2022.
2022-12-091h 54The Wally Opus PodcastEp.15 - Jorren Locher - Owner & Operator of JRL LocalJorren (Royce) Locher is owner and operator of JRL Local, one of Southern Indiana’s top multimedia companies specializing in Video Production, Commercial Photography, and Audio/Video Podcast creation. Located right here in Evansville, Indiana, Jorren and his team have been servicing the tristate area since 2019 working with such local brands as JP Marine, Evansville Rescue Mission, Mr. Fence, the Evansville Fire Department, Edge AutoSports, and Visit Evansville, to name a few. For the past several years, Jorren has hosted JRL’s “Local Business Take Over”, an effort to show off local businesses and to promote experiences around Southern Indiana...
2022-12-011h 18The Wally Opus PodcastAnnouncement! - The Wally Opus PodcastI've decided to lay to rest the theme/brand/name, "Mining In The Foothills", and have renamed the podcast, The Wally Opus Podcast. Nothing about the show's format will change; only the name. I'll continue interviewing Doers (artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, badass folks) from around the Midwest with hopes of inspiring you or entertaining you or perhaps teaching you something about something cool. Please share the show with others who think will enjoy it and thank you so much for choosing to listen. - Wes From Wally Opus
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2022-12-0102 minThe Wally Opus PodcastEp.14 - Hannah Evelyn - Indie Rock SongstressHannah Evelyn is the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of one of Southern Indiana’s top Indie Rock bands, The Hannah Evelyn Trio. Hannah’s first album, Exposed Floors, hit streaming platforms in October of 2019, followed by two, five-song EP’s released in October 2020 and October 2021, both of which were recorded with Steve Tyner at Black Cat Recording. Over the past three years, Hannah and her bandmates, drummer Benji Koelling and bassist Jared Majors-Manley, have played shows across the Tri-State including sets at Parksfest and at venues like the Civic Theatre, Bokeh Lounge, and StageTwo@321. Hannah is currently working on her...
2022-11-231h 32The Wally Opus PodcastEp.13 - Marcus Hoh - Singer, Songwriter, Sunny BoyFrom the archives, an interview I did in August of 2021 with a Folk-flavored, Beatles-esq, singer/songwriter, Marcus Hoh. I caught Marcus right before he moved to Michigan last year to attend college and had a great talk with him about his inspirations, his songwriting, and even got a live performance at the end of the episode. His new single “This Weather” hit platforms last week.
Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.
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2022-11-181h 14The Wally Opus PodcastEp.12 - Chris Schmitt - mid . west . vintageChrist Schmitt is the owner and operator of Midwest Vintage, an apparel curatortion brand that finds and sells unique and sometimes rare vintage clothing items. Chris has garnered over 90 five-star reviews on Depop and also sells his findings to local vintage clothing shops around the Midwest.
Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.
Follow Chris and his brand: https://www.instagram.com/mid.west.vintage/
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Recorded on November 10, 2022.
2022-11-112h 16The Wally Opus PodcastEp.11 -Sam Kuban - The Man Behind the Swampy EyesSam Kuban is the lead singer, guitar player, bass player, drummer and the founding member of one of Southern Indiana’s strangest folk projects, Swamp Eyes. Hitting all platforms on December 9, 2022, Sam’s first full-length Swamp Eyes album titled, “Something’s In The Hall”, is a direct emotional response to navigating the intense fear surrounding an unforeseen diagnosis and its complications from a parental perspective. When not being all things Swamp Eyes, Sam is the drummer and lead singer in the surf rock Hamm’s beer-band, The Chugs. He is also the founder of Dead Ends Entertainment, a company specializing...
2022-11-042h 13The Wally Opus PodcastEp.10 - Jaxon Fleming - Lead Singer of Atlas of The DogsJaxon Fleming is the lead singer and founding member of one of Southern Indiana’s hottest up and coming rock bands, Atlas of The Dogs. Hailed by News4U Magazine as “one of the tri-state’s most dynamic frontmen”, Jaxon spearheaded his band’s debut release, a 7-track EP titled “Rising // Falling” before diving fully in as a collaborator with his bandmates on their second release, a Wally Opus-produced single titled, “Miss Cocaine”. Kicking off this past summer, Jax and his bandmates have been on the Dog Eat Dog Tour playing shows around the Midwest in cities such as Indy, Cincinnati...
2022-10-271h 05The Wally Opus PodcastEp.9 - Flesh Hole - Your Local Hardcore Punk BandFlesh Hole is a Hardcore Punk Band from Evansville, Indiana, who's been "shoving the scene in all the right places" since 2018. Comprised of Mason Bradley (drums), Bryson Pace (vocals), Derek Hardin (guitar), and Cameron Wolf (bass), Flesh Hole released their Ron Pease-produced debut album, "Momo Chug", on October 21, 2020. This episode was recorded on September 9, 2021.
Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.
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2022-10-201h 39The Wally Opus PodcastEp.8 - Thomas Bernardin - An Honest FilmmakerThomas Berdardin is a filmmaker from Southern Indiana with over 15 years of experience in film and video production. He has made films for brands like B-Fit (Formerly Bob’s Gym), The Tidy Home, and The Boys and Girls Club; and told the cinematic stories of artists like Lash Larue, Christa Wells, The Strangers, and, most recently, Cooper. Thomas is currently directing and spearheading a crowd-funded IndieFilm titled, Factors, which is being shot on 16mm film and is set for release later this year.
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2022-10-132h 03The Wally Opus PodcastEp.7 - Kody Jones - The Man with a CameraKody Jones is a photographer from Southern Indiana who specializes in photographing live Hip Hop and Rock n Roll shows. Kody is the official photographer for The Strangers, but has photographed for acts like Atlas of The Dogs, The Criticals, City Morgue, CuJo, and, of course, The Strangers. Kody's latest gig was capturing The Strangers main stage performance at the 2022 Louder Than Life Festival, which took place on Sunday, Sept. 25. In August of 2022, Kody launched the Nobody Collective, an independent clothing brand.
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2022-10-071h 16The Wally Opus PodcastEp.6 - Kadin Rea - Bass Guitarist of The StrangersKadin Rea is the bass guitarist, and like two of my previous podcast guests Rylan Cox and Lucas Washington, is another founding member of Southern Indiana’s Rock n Roll sensation, The Strangers. In the past six months, Kadin and his bandmates have released their debut album, toured around the MIdwest playing shows in cities like Nashville, Cincinnati, and Indy, released a mini documentary, and, most recently, won the DWPresents Battle for the Big Stage, which landed them a gig at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles, California. From there, The Strangers were granted a slot playing the Main St...
2022-09-301h 09The Wally Opus PodcastEp.5 - Cooper - A Mighty Fine ArtistCooper is a fine artist aiming to “reimagining the genre of still life, bringing a fresh new style to represent the beauty of nature.” He has collaborated on projects with global brands such as Puma, WeTransfer, Adidas, and the Dew Tour, to name only a few, and with recording artists such as Whethan, Para Doc, and J. Quiles. Cooper is currently represented as a fine artist by the Maddox Gallery, a London-based art brokerage that owns renowned galleries in London, LA, and Switzerland. The week this show was recorded, Cooper had just wrapped up a year's worth of painting 31 new...
2022-09-232h 01The Wally Opus PodcastEp.4 - Lucas Washington - Lead Singer of The StrangersLucas Washington is the lead singer and, like Rylan Cox from my first episode, is another founding member of Southern Indiana’s most exciting, most happenin’, and most Rock n Roll band, The Strangers. Lucas drops in to tell me about his band's unforgettable show at the Troubadour and how they're now preparing for a show at his personal DREAM VENUE, the Main Stage at Louder Than Life.
Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.
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2022-09-151h 40The Wally Opus PodcastEp. 3 - Brian Day and Thomas Grimm - Evansville’s Top PodcastersBrian Day and Thomas Grimm are the hosts of Southern Indiana’s most outrageous, most exciting, and most popular podcast, The Days Grimm Podcast (LLC). Launched in December of 2020, The Days Grimm is a comfortable, relaxed space where Brain and Thomas interview local business owners, artists, bands, and other interesting folks who simply have an inspiring story to tell. To date, the duo has released 88 episodes, which air weekly and can be found on all podcast streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and, in full video, on Youtube.
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2022-09-081h 57The Wally Opus PodcastEp.2 - Chloe Luttrell - Wife, Mom, and AgentChloe Luttrell is a sophomore real estate agent at Southwest Indiana’s top real estate brokerage (based on units sold), Dauby Real Estate. In the Spring of 2020, just as Covid crept its way into American life, Chloe left her job fundraising in nonprofits to pursue a career in real estate, and has cut her teeth as a buyers agent helping more than 60 families find homes across the Tri-State area over the past two years. Chloe is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana and currently resides in Evansville, Indiana with her young son and her husband (me).
2022-09-0835 minThe Wally Opus PodcastEp.1 - Rylan Cox - Lead Guitarist of The StrangersRylan Cox is the lead guitarist and a founding member of one of the most ambitious, most promising, and most badass Rock and Roll bands in Southern Indiana, The Strangers. Rylan agreed to be the inaugural guest on Mining In The Foothills and shared stories about making his first record, ideas on writing music and playing guitar, and a few thoughts on what it's been like losing a bandmate and how he's being honored in the music. Oh, and please vote for them on Sunday night to get them a spot at the 2022 Louder Than Life Fest!
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The Days Grimm PodcastEp.082 Wes Luttrell: Wally Opus RecordsSend us a texthttps://www.wallyopus.comHello! This week Brian and Thomas sit down with owner and proprietor of Wally Opus Records, Wes Luttrell. As an Evansville Westsider with a dream, we talk about his travels and how Wally Opus came to be. We learn a lot about how he met some amazing people who helped feed his fire along the way; including and most importantly his lovely wife Chloe! So get in here and get your ears rang by the man that’s helping Evansville Musicians make a name for themselves. You wo...
2022-07-261h 44
The Team HouseThe Strike Cell that took down ISIS | Wes Bryant, JTAC | Ep. 108Wes served in the Air Force as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and helped establish the strike cell model that took down ISIS in Syria and Iraq. He wrote a book about his experiences titled Hunting the Caliphate. Today’s sponsor: 👇👇 MANSCAPED https://www.MANSCAPED.com use the promo “TEAM20” to get 20% off and free shipping! Your balls will thank you! Thank you for supporting the companies that support the show! Want 2 bonus episodes per month and access to the bonus segments??? Subscribe to our Patreon!👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 Podcast version of...
2021-08-212h 25
GoVols247: A Tennessee Volunteers athletics podcast'White Lightning' commits to TennesseeGoVols247's Wes Rucker and Ryan Callahan discuss the first commitment to Tennessee's 2023 recruiting class — safety Jack "White Lightning" Luttrell from the Atlanta area. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-08-0133 min
CCM in 3DThree for the Show -- Petra, Susan Ashton, and Wes King (Episode 38)A recurring series where one D gives the others three songs from an album that we love that the other two don't know. The other two do the same for the rest of us. Then we get together and talk about what we heard. Confused? Don't be. It's a little things we like to call "Three for the Show."
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Dan Day is a small business owner in the Wichita area.
Derek Hale is pastor of Trinity Covenant Church (CREC) in Wichita, KS (https://trinitycovenantchurch.wordpress.com/)
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2021-06-1434 min
Ambition RadioWes Ryce Part 2Wes Ryce joins the show for Part 2!
Check out his stuff here:
https://www.facebook.com/wesrycemusic/ (https://www.facebook.com/wesrycemusic/)
https://www.wesryce.com/ (https://www.wesryce.com/)
Intro music by Brian Luttrell of Girih
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https://girih.bandcamp.com/ (https://girih.bandcamp.com/)
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2020-05-261h 16
Ambition RadioWes Ryce Part 2Wes Ryce joins the show for Part 2!
Check out his stuff here:
https://www.facebook.com/wesrycemusic/ (https://www.facebook.com/wesrycemusic/)
https://www.wesryce.com/ (https://www.wesryce.com/)
Intro music by Brian Luttrell of Girih
Check them out here:
https://girih.bandcamp.com/ (https://girih.bandcamp.com/)
Copyright 2018-2020 Ambition Radio LLC. All Rights Reserved
2020-05-261h 16
Ambition RadioWes Ryce Part 1Musician Wes Ryce joins the show for Part 1 of our conversation!
Check out his stuff here:
https://www.facebook.com/wesrycemusic/ (https://www.facebook.com/wesrycemusic/)
https://www.wesryce.com/ (https://www.wesryce.com/)
Intro music by Brian Luttrell of Girih
Check them out here:
https://girih.bandcamp.com/ (https://girih.bandcamp.com/)
Copyright 2018-2020 Ambition Radio LLC. All Rights Reserved
2020-05-191h 22Ambition RadioWes Ryce Part 1Musician Wes Ryce joins the show for Part 1 of our conversation!
Check out his stuff here:
https://www.facebook.com/wesrycemusic/ (https://www.facebook.com/wesrycemusic/)
https://www.wesryce.com/ (https://www.wesryce.com/)
Intro music by Brian Luttrell of Girih
Check them out here:
https://girih.bandcamp.com/ (https://girih.bandcamp.com/)
Copyright 2018-2020 Ambition Radio LLC. All Rights Reserved
2020-05-191h 22
Team Never QuitWes Whitlock – CEO Rogue American Apparel – US Marine – Vetrepreneur – PhilanthropistThe Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome one of the most focused and honorable entrepreneurs succeeding in America today. Wes Whitlock is the CEO of Rouge American Apparel, a Marine, and a philanthropist. His tireless hard work developing a genuine brand has shaped a philosophy that inspires all that come in contact with it. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard are fired up as they entice Wes to tell his greatest #NeverQuitStory. Wes Whitlock is a driven vetrepreneur whose mission is to create not only a cool brand, but also to inspire the people who...
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