And If Love Remains

The enthusiasm for sound recording is contagious with Dr. Brett Leonard. We discuss his history, recording as a craft and art, and how video affects our experience with music. Find out more about Brett at: www.bpaudio.com Dr. Brett Leonard is an audio educator, researcher, and freelance engineer, and currently serves as the director of the music technology program at the University of Indianapolis...

This was such an interesting conversation! I thought we were going to talk about the game "Go" but ended up talking about all sorts of subjects from language and philosophy to disfluency and Thailand. This was really fun!! www.joseph-dewey.com Joseph Dewey is a writer, a thinker, a photographer, and an artist. Actually, Joseph Dewey’s art isn’t all that great, and his photographs are all too earth...

A fantastic podcast recorded with Rich Coburn and Elias-Axel Pettersson! We discuss piano, organ, artist advocacy, and his new project: morebipocvoices.com. A very productive conversation!! www.morebipocvoices.com For Richard's Consulting Serviceswww.richcoburn.com Rich Coburn is a freelance pianist, vocal coach, organist, arranger, and composer. He is a founding member of the vocal chamber ensemb...

Another phenomenal discussion with Prof. Daniel Shapiro and Dr. Elias-Axel Pettersson. We continue the discussion of his experience with the Beethoven Piano Sonatas as well as his philosophy with teaching, his major influences -especially with one of his teachers, the late Leon Fleisher, and how artists from other disciplines such as conductors and vocalists can influence a performance... and much...

Chess Part II with Elias!! We talk everything from game theory, game psychology, and computers and chess. How good was Deep Blue? How good have these computers gotten? You'll be surprised!! www.eapettersson.com https://swpianofestival.org/ https://www.azpianoinstitute.org/

Thank you Mark Ainley! Mark is THE go to guy when it comes to historical piano recordings. His knowledge and appreciation for the great artists of the past (and present) is top notch. This episode is special. Consider listening with a pen and paper so you can write down names and note the recordings that are mentioned here. It'll absolutely increase your appreciation and love for great piano music...

Another spitfire episode with a great friend of the show, Mike Maharrey! We discuss his podcast godarchy.org and some thought provoking ideas about how Christians might think about war. Even the ones we "win." Michael Maharrey serves as the national communications director for the Tenth Amendment Center and the managing editor of the SchiffGold website. Michael is the author of four books. Constit...

Today we get to talk to Jeffrey and Jason Linford. The Twin Fiddler Sensation! It was great fun talking to them about their history and about their new project, "The Pad On Main." The Pad On Main is a collaborative art center that they are building in downtown Mesa, AZ. It's a unique space worth checking out! https://www.facebook.com/ThePadOnMain

Today we talk to Dr. Pettersson about one of his other great passions, Chess!! A fun discussion!

I've known Gin and Nancy for many years. Their love story is both unique and fascinating. Through thick and thin this couple, after 40 years of trials and triumph, is still madly in love. They are inspiring!

Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of Antiwar Radio on Pacifica, 90.7 FM KPFK in Los Angeles, California and podcasts the Scott Horton Show from ScottHorton.org. He’s the author of the 2021 book Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism, the 2017 book, Fool’s Errand:Time to End the War in Afghanistan and editor of the 2019 book The...

Sometimes we can look at other couples, other families, other lives and wonder why it is all so easy for them while it is so difficult for us. It would be easy to make that mistake meeting Mike and Kirsten. Love is not an easy journey. Not for anyone.  This is a story of hope, love, and healing. I don't want to give any of it away because it is really so good. I just want to say if there is someon...

This was so much fun!! Our new series, sponsored by Music By Mike Love By You custom songwriting, is meant to highlight the love stories we all have! They are unique and quirky and exciting! Thomas and Tijauna have such a cool story and their chemistry is spot on hilarious. It's not just fun and games as the two are open about their struggles and insecurities. This was just fun! Enjoy the show and...

Do you get anxious before a performance, a big meeting, even before setting goals? Do you procrastinate because you're never ready enough? I've felt that way, that's for sure! We just interviewed Ingela Onstad of Courageous Artistry Anxiety Coaching for Performing Artists. Ingela is an opera singer and licensed therapist who has decided to focus her work on performance anxiety. This special episod...

Do the sketches of Beethoven unlock the secret code to Beethoven's genius? (Classic history channel voice) Our "Year of Beethoven" concludes with a fascinating discussion with Thomas Posen. Co-hosted with Dr. Elias-Axel Pettersson, we delve into the Eroica Symphony. We look at why Beethoven's sketches are important and why scholars are so interested in studying them.  This was fun! Thomas is a mus...

What did the Founding Fathers have in mind when they conceived of a land of liberty? Why were they willing to do what they did, pledging their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor for the cause of Independence? How do we draw on that spirit again? This is some of what we discuss today with my friend, D. Joe Wolverton.   website: www.teacherofliberty.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe...

A special edition of And If Love Remains, perfect for Christmas Eve. I get to talk to my friend, Aubree Jolley, about Charles Dickens quintessential Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. Enjoy the show!

Lord of the Rings... that's all I need to say. :) Dr. Holly Ordway is one of the top Tolkien scholars and she spent some time with us sharing her great knowledge and tremendous passion. If you love Tolkien, you'll love this conversation.   Pre-order: Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages – Word on Fire Dr. Ordway's website: HOLLY ORDWAY Holly Ordway is Fellow of Faith and C...

The Constitution: Every issue, every time. No exceptions, no excuses. Politics is fickle. My guy wins and all is well. Your guy wins and it's the end of the world. It's been that way in the US for over 200 years. The genius of The US Constitution is it provided the structure for states to rally together when necessary but maintain their sovereignty at all times. It was a joy having a conversation...

I'm satisfied Jeffrey A. Tucker could convince a Marxist to become a true believer in the free market. With an engaging personality and scholar's discipline, we cover an incredible amount of ground in our hour long discussion. I know when it's over you'll be wanting more. Enjoy the show! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K7QFNK4?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_QHJAEbJGH1QXK&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe https://www.a...

This was a treat! Dr. Pettersson and I interview the wonderful pianist Prof. Daniel Shapiro. Prof. Shapiro was kind enough to spend a few minutes discussing his THIRD complete cylcle of the Beethoven piano sonatas. We talk on a range of subjects and celebrate the greatness of Beethoven's work.   DANIEL SHAPIRO continues to gain recognition as a leading interpreter of Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart, S...

In 2011 John Papola produced two music videos featuring rap battles between two economists, John Maynard Keynes and F.A. Hayek. In this episode I use the second song as a short economics lesson. Something new! The original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTQnarzmTOc&t=125s  John Papola's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-emergent-order-podcast/id1464253461

A fun conversation with a few of the cast of the youth production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. More proof that great art never goes out of style!! (Even if it's set in the 1920's!)   www.andifloveremains.com

Eric J. Epstein is a very insightful guy who has written A Walk With Lady Wisdom, a very interesting book exemplifying a practice he co-developed called “reciprocal dignity.” His new book, The Chameleon and The Eagle is a story for adults and children alike. You can find both books at his website. A great guy, I know you'll discover ideas that will help you and your relationships. Enjoy the conver...

In such a short life Frédéric Chopin redefined the expressive possibilities of the piano.  Whether in his inventive use of harmonic voicings or his long, flowing, almost unending melodies; his poetic writing challenges the musician and the listener alike. 2020 is the 210th anniversary of Chopin's birth and again I have the privilege of having Dr. Elias-Axel Pettersson on the show. We discuss Chopi...