Category: SportsEntertainment
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Ep. 197: Playing It Forward – How MetroNOME’s Beer Makes Tomorrow Sound Better; with Bill Eddins
What happens when a world-class conductor, a brewmaster, and a passion for music education collide? You get MetroNOME Brewery—a craft beer haven with a mission to fund music education and provide instruments for youth. Join me as I chat with co-founder Bill Eddins about how this St. Paul brewery is “playing it forward, one pint…
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Ep. 183: Amplified Potential – Revaluing Music in Education and Society; with Frank Fitzpatrick
Discover how our society’s view of music has shifted throughout history, morphing into a narrow and misinformed understanding that increasingly devalues music and is unsustainable for musicians and music education. We discuss why it’s crucial to expand our culture’s current view and valuation of music – and practical ways to do so. Tap into the…
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Ep. 173: From founding drummer in Maroon 5 to mental health advocate – Ryan Dusick’s journey through struggle to connection and purpose
Ryan Dusick went from being the drummer for the world’s hottest rock band, to being forced out of music by physical and mental health challenges. He spent a decade suffering from depression, crippling anxiety, and substance abuse before beginning a journey of recovery. We explore the intersections of music, mental health, and purpose; discuss the…
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Ep. 171: Elevating the Gaming Experience: The unique artistry and composition challenges of interactive video game music; with award-winning composer Winifred Phillips
The author of “A Composer’s Guide to Game Music” explains the nuanced art form of crafting soundscapes that dynamically respond to every player’s move. We discuss why gaming music imprints more strongly on our memory than music from other forms of entertainment; opportunities for newcomers to the field; what inspires Winifred Phillips most about the…
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Ep. 165: Breaking Boundaries: Breakdancing’s journey from the streets to the Olympic stage; with B-Boy London Reyes
Breaking expert and insider B-Boy London Reyes tells the behind-the-scenes story of breakdancing’s history as it evolves from a street art form to an official Olympic sport. We discuss the moment the Olympic-inclusion seed was first planted; the surprising economic impact of hip hop; how breaking saves lives; how an American “product” became a global…
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Ep. 160: Jammin’ to the Beat of Nutrition: How Music Inspired a Revolutionary Whole Food Energy Bar; with JAMBAR’s Jennifer Maxwell
Music and food collide inthis captivating conversation on how music and food can enhance our lives in unexpected ways! Jennifer Maxwell, a mother of six, athlete, musician, and food science expert, shares her journey from creating the iconic PowerBar to launching her new Certified Organic energy bar called JAMBAR. With flavors like Jammin’ Jazzleberry and…