The Jalapeño

Scott Ballew (singer, songwriter, musician, filmmaker, creative dynamo) returns to the show to talk about his latest album "Rio Bravo" released in late March 2024.  check Scott's work at leisurerodeo.com and find his music at la honda records   spotify    

Singer, songwriter, folktaler, Willy Mason, on the program telling us about his musical, philosophical, and theatrical explorations. Thanks all for tuning in 

brothers Sean + Griffin McMahon and Ted MacInness on the program telling us about musician life, sobriety, creative growth, and more.  great guys, talented guys. fun to have them all together to talk things through.  thank you for tuning in .   the song you hear on this episode is called "No It's Not" by Workman Song

91.5 year old Dick Everett was kicked out of school in 3rd grade and has been hard at work ever since as a blacksmith, builder, model-airplane maker, machinist, designer, storyteller, and more.  Glad to have him on the show, thanks for tuning in.  Thanks as well to Aaron Mason on sound design and A Nave Espacial w. the music   

Chef Deon of Martha's Vineyard! 

Tim Lawson is an exceptional contemporary American artist whose work is widely-recognized and on display in notable public collections like the Portland Museum of Art, Farnsworth Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more.   Tune in to learn more about his perspective on and lifelong experience with art.  https://tallenlawson.com/

Clara Grossman is a survivor of The Holocaust.  The strength, attentiveness, and will to live that carried her through those days have her thriving now.  Vibrant, sharp, and generous, at 90 years old, Clara shares her story here.  Thank you for tuning in. 

Tune in to learn more about U.S. Green Beret, Reed Hayes. Reed is a West Point graduate who dedicated over a decade to the U.S. Military, with 3 stints overseas in Afghanistan and Jordan.  He tells us about his experience along the way, what he learned, and what he's experiencing in his first few years out of the Army.  Thank you Reed, and thank you all for listenting. 

Hayden Pedigo is an experimental musician from Amarillo, TX. His new album is slated for release in September 2021 via Mexican Summer, w. whom Hayden signed in 2020.  Hayden also stars in a documentary called 'Kid Candidate', about his unexpected run for Amarillo City council, which will be available to the public in July '21.  A lively, creative, and talented fellow.  Thanks for tuning in   

Tom and his wife Tori have owned/operated restaurants in southern California for decades.  Tom joins us on this episode to tell us about the ride.

great times in boulder w. the exultant, John Shiverick McDonald

The creative and adventurous polymath, Chris Malloy, on the program!  Check Chris's work with Farm League, as well as his other films 1. 180 Degrees South 2. Step into Liquid 3. Thicker Than Water 4. A Brokedown Melody And many more! 

The multi-talented (songwriter, singer, filmmaker) Scott Ballew on the program! Check 1. Scott's new album 'Talking to Mountains' https://open.spotify.com/album/4Ev5eHiSdT6ANcT6JstDxf?si=N2P6jSO7Rkyt-DZGPoUrlg 2. Scott's documentary on West Texas legend, Terry Allen https://www.amazon.com/Everything-All-Reasons-Terry-Allen/dp/B07ZWWXM14 3. Scott's filmwork for Yeti : https://stories.yeti.com     

I chose my route to escape the winter.  irony has my number thus far.  music and banter in frigid hill country.  special thanks to Greg Droggitis and Latane Hughes for providing the tunes and talent. 

nick cerilli on the program walking us through his invaluable contribution to the van 

First stop on the tour was Brooklyn.  A massive snowstorm stopped in as well, more or less burying the van for a few days.  The weather did not stop me from visiting some special buds, including Bene Coopersmith and Justin Christenson, who both did their generous parts to get me set up for the road. Bene with books, Justin pants.  And both with good cheer and friendly encouragement. 

Singer, songwriter, musician graces the program on this episode. Enjoy!

An homage to dear friend, Ted Cochran, who passed on in 2004. With music accompaniment by the talented and generous Patrick McDermott (North Americans) with his track 'Furniture in the Valley' off his 2020 album 'Roped In'.

We released a new (and separate show) called 'Places to Be'.  This is the intro chapter of that show, an audio documentary of sorts meant to be listened to sequentially (as in - start w. the intro, then chapter 1, through 'til the end of chapter 14).  You can find 'Places to Be' on spotify, itunes, etc.  Heres a link:       https://open.spotify.com/show/7I0bvVzVHxX9jTB2BRJSXl

LaDonnis Crump (LaDonnis) is a man of many talents - a marketing creative, hip hop artist, and all-around free thinker. He joined us on the show to discuss: - his background and unique experience  - his perspective on creativity and intuition and progress - his latest song Thank you LaDonnis, and thank you all for listening in!

Welcome back, gang.  this episode is a hybrid - music-filled mostly, and some conversation up top with the one and only Latane Hughes, followed by, starting around minute 16, a mix of songs assembled by Latane with a bit of help by yours truly.    Latane is a music lover. We've been friends for 13 years now. I met Latane in college -- and along the way, he's been a friend, a consistent source of e...

Andrew Dassori is the co-founder of Wavelength Capital and joins us here to help us better understand the economy and marketplace.  Thanks Andrew! 

Miss Brown has owned and operated her art and framing business in Brooklyn (Clinton Hill Simply Art & Framing) for three decades. On this episode, she tells her story of marching in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, how that experience has impacted her since, and what she's observing about today's protests in relation to those esteemed events she took part in nearly 60 years ag...

Katie Shepherd is a writer and audio producer. She recently graduated from Columbia's MFA (creative nonfiction) program, which she navigated while working full-time in NYC.  With a wide array of work experience and creative contribution, Katie shares her thoughts here on writing, storytelling, and sustained effort -- the importance of showing up and consistently drawing inspiration from daily life...