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Goin' Yonder www.goinyonder.com documenting Tom's move to California in 2019 ended with the death of his beloved pug Q. This audio/video spoken word piece will also be published as a final video in the Goin' Yonder: Qthe Pug series transitioning to Goin' Yonder: Bodie (soon to include other locations) and adds short-form multi-media to UnCommon Core productions.  BODIE is a California State Histor...

We end the year with this episode from the pre-Covid Sacramento Auto Show. Tom talks to car collectors from Cars and Coffee Folsom, The Horseless Carriage Club, Euro Sunday 's Sacramento chapter, Retro Luxe Vintage Trailers and the owner of a 1950 Chevrolet Railway Express Truck. http://carsandcoffeefolsom.com https://www.hcca.org https://eurosunday.net https://retroluxevintagetrailers.com Google:...

Tom finishes his interviews from the 2019 California Audio Show. In this final episode he finishes his talk with Mr. Kirmuss of Kirmuss Audio Restoration Systems, and concludes the series with a discussion about sonic integrity in High-End Audio with Doug White of The Voice That is, one of Tidal Audio's premier dealers. Music Dubtitution. Transect. by Longzijun  Uplifting Inspirational Synth Pop R...

Tom talks to the people behind the California Audio Show and the Kirmuss Audio Restoration System. Music Sling Shot by tubebackr | https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Leaving Babylon by Zep Hurme (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attrib...

Conrad Bradford joins Tom again in this pre-Covid-19 Capsule | Cabana Show from New York City. In this final episode of our New York Fashion series Tom and Corad talk to Coevolution designer Miaoyi Shu and Child of The Universe designer Brenda Marine. Child of the Universe NYC was founded in 2015 with the intention to create high quality and fashionable pieces that allowed customers to express the...

Tom starts off Season 5 with the Sacramento Auto show in Sacramento at CAL EXPO. In this episode we take a look at electric cars, lemon racers and Studebakers. |  In this episode we visit the Sacramento Auto Show and learn about SMUD - the local utility district's - electric vehicle ride event and the incentives they offer to new electric car buyers, then we meet some enthusiast and racers from "2...

Conrad Bradford joins Tom once again for the Capsule | Cabana show in New York City. In this episode they speak to some designers who joined a UK fashion accelerator program. Accelerators and Incubators help get new businesses started in the industry. Designers Paper Machine Tania George Vingt Quatre W.J.Y Studio Music Flow Dance by Jerico De Angelo | Pond 5 Pow by John Lyle Clinebell. Lindsay Pai...

Grammy nominated - Windham Hill producer, Cookie Marenco and artist Jenna Mammina talks about high-end audio and starting Blue Coast Records. | http://www.jennamammina.com | https://bluecoastrecords.com | In addition, Tom discusses the state of audio shows and women in audio with California Audio Show General Manager Vivian Lamb. MUSIC Pond 5 | All The Right Moves' Brandon Daily "Money Isn't Every...

Tom and Conrad talk to resort wear brands Lanthroby (Felicia) and Pamut Apparel, eye catching swimwear brand La Gotta swimwear and club wear for daylight hours brand Undra Celeste New York. Undra Celeste New York | https://www.undracelesteny.com  | We design elevated basics; like our ultra-soft sheer turtlenecks to the eye-catching faux collar statement coat. Elements that you will find prevalent...

Reference standards in digital streaming and in reel to real master tapes. In this episode Tom talks to people on both ends of the spectrum. Recorded live form the California Audio Show. MUSIC first girl talking to me. by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/l...

More bold new fashions from Capsule + Cabana at Pier 42 in New York City.  In episode 32 designers are helping their communities though social outreach and leading the fashion industry in a positive new direction. cabanashow.com Paraphrasing their words MERCADO GLOBAL is a Brooklyn-based women's brand that highlights Mayan hand-woven accessories made in the highlands of Guatemala. https://www.merc...

In this episode Tom talks to the creator of the show Constantine Soo, and room acoustic expert Tim Link of ASC. https://www.caaudioshow.com http://www.acousticsciences.com/products/tube-trap   Music I can't take my eyes out of you by Barradeen https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecom...

From Korean and Italian importer Kolor Showroom to a local scarf designer CJW Tom kicks off the season with a fun informal walkabout around the Cabana+Capsule showroom. Toward the end of the episode Conrad joins in as the activity in the showroom increases to talk with local hat designer Wyeth. Music by Brandon Daily

Part two includes street artists Concrete Jungle, skateboard aficiianado Rodney Torres of Torro Skateboards, Cortes NYC, Shiro from Japan, Murrz with PJ the Pigeon, The Original J Lo and train writer Sharmin 65 and Terry Michos from the cult classic movie The Warriors. Original Score by: D. Pierce | AP2 Music "[The] Street Art Expo is a first of its kind convention catering to the Urban Culture –...

Bonus episode of the accidental recording of Tom and Conrad during the New York International Auto Show. See how the sausage is made.   Tom is testing his new recorder and microphones and accidentally pushes record instead of pause, so we get a listen behind the scenes at the New York International Auto Show. This is a fun bonus episode. Tom's mic is on his face but Conrad's is in the bag facing s...

In this episode Tom visits the 2018 Street Art Expo in New York City and talks to Fluid Tunes, Topaz, Flint, Mike with Jaze & Neo toys, ACRIME and Steven Cartocio of Concrete Jungle.     "[The] Street Art Expo is a first of its kind convention catering to the Urban Culture – with Artists and Vendors in the Street Art, Designer Toy and Skate Communities. Our events help bring together Street Artist...

In this episode Volkswagon reveals their new Atlas concept, a high-end sporty sedan and discusses the beefed up Jetta. Nissan debuts a complete rebuild of their sixth generation Altima. The new version now features all wheel drive, a variable compression turbo engine and their advanced infotainment system is now a standard feature. Toyota is re-introducing a bolder, more capable verions of thier R...

Tom & Conrad visit the New York Auto Show and talk to Mini Cooper about what's new for 2018, NJ Exotic Spotters about being a photo blogger, Mazda about the new Kai concept, the RX7 and the new Miata MX5. They also speak with Jaguar about their F-Typer, visit the 2018 Karma Revero and the BMW booths.   Featuring The New York International Auto Show The Mini Cooper Mazda Jaguar Karma Revero BMW    ...

Shoe Biz  with Conrad Bradford          and Alicia Walters  -  As the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) comes to visit Conrad talks to Alicia about the shoe business. Brands discussed include: Brian Atwood Donald Pliner Sorel Geox Kennith Cole Steve Madden Copper Fit                   Music: "Future Bass" Item ID: 91013676 By NeoCortex. Pond 5

In the second part of the two part series on Fly Fishing, Tom continues his conversations at the Fly Fishing Show. He talks to expert fly tier Rob Lewis, Nature Painter CD Clark, gear maker Orvis and boatmakers Maxxon Outfitters and Jones Brothers Marine. In this episode he also speaks about Fly Fishing and the non-profit Ocean Cleanup. Featuring Rob Lewis (Fly Tier) Orvis (Fly Fishing Supplies) C...

In our final part of the New York Audio Show we feature 2 icons of the High-End Audio world: David Cheskey and Rondi D'Agostino. It also includes two exciting new products The + Record Player and MarkAudio-Sota Loudspeakers. Links The New York Audio Show : https://www.chestergroup.org/newyorkaudioshow/ Chesky Records : http://www.chesky.com Plus Audio : https://plusaudio.myshopify.com MarkAudio-SO...

UnCommonCore Podcast | Episode 23: The Fly Fishing Show 2018 Part 1 | http://flyfishingshow.com In the fist part of this series Tom interviews representatives from: No See Um Lodge, Pinnacle Performance Eyewear, Julie Seur, Yeti Coolers, Art Weiler Rods, Scott Fly Rods, Duberry of Ireland, and Van Staal Reels. IN THIS EPISODE No See Um Lodge https://noseeumlodge.com Pinnacle Performance Eyewear ht...

UnCommonCore Podcast | Episode 22: New York Audio Show 2017 Part 2 | Entry to Expert | https://www.chestergroup.org/newyorkaudioshow/2017 Tom interviews representatives from Marantz, Tweak Studio, Audio Note, Rollo Audio featuring Aqua and Linear Tube audio, Ohm and Alexus Audio. For links visit out blog:  http://www.uccpodcast.com/episode-22-the-new-york-audio-show-part-2-day-1-entry-to-expert/  

UnCommonCore Podcast | Episode 21: New York Audio Show Part 1 | Newest Products |  https://www.chestergroup.org/newyorkaudioshow/2017 Featuring : Electrocompaniet's EC Living, Technics SL 1200G & SP 10R & Steve Guttenberg. Legendary Norwegian High-End Audio electronics company Electrocompaniet has been at the top of the high-end audio world for over 40 years. They discusses EC Living, a new wirele...

UnCommonCore Podcast | Episode 20 | Spring and Summer 2018 Fashion | Capsule 3 October 2017 | This is the Season Finale! Tom and 2thBrush cover  in our third installment of the Capsule Show from New York City's Fashion Week. The website blog is here:  www.uccpodcast.com Our merchandise is here: www.hugthepug.com     (Master-B.v2.1)