Best Talkin The Talk With Don Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 123: Gail Worley (The Worley Gig) 53:31

25d ago53:31

53:31

In my over 15 years of being a music journalist/writer, I have been so lucky to make some truly amazing friends within the industry. Gail Worley is without a doubt one of those great, amazing friends. I remember Gail's awesome pieces that would appear in Metal Edge Magazine as well as Modern Drummer (which I read even though I wasn't a drummer). Al…

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Andrew J. Hoffman - Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market 44:02

1M ago44:02

44:02

Andy Hoffman is a distinguished professor at the University of Michigan, holding joint appointments at the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability. His work bridges two often disparate worlds—business and environmental stewardship—challenging the status quo by advocating for a new kind of capitalism, one rooted in …

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Episode 122: Herman Rarebell (ex-Scorpions) 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

Drummer, pianist, lyricist, artist, and whatever else you can imagine is what makes up the life of legendary former Scorpions drummer, Herman Rarebell. Since leaving the Scorpions in 1996, Herman Zee German has been a busy so and so. Never one to sit still, Herman has returned in 2025 with a new release called What About Love as Herman Rarebell and…

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Episode 121: Tracii Guns (LA Guns) 37:44

2M ago37:44

37:44

In 1988, a friend of mine showed up at my house with a cassette and said, "Dude, you need to hear this song." He put on the LA Guns debut album and played me the song "Electric Gypsy" and I loved it. I picked up the album and played it until the tape was almost clear. LA Guns has been at it for 40 years. With 15 studio albums, 10 live releases, and…

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Episode 120: Keefy (Ghost Cult Magazine, Glacially Musical Pouredcast) 1:35:16

2M ago1:35:16

1:35:16

Check out my Patreon for some cool extras, including exclusive content not heard/seen by anyone but me. Your support is what keeps this podcast independent, so any and all support is greatly appreciated. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/talkingthetalk Check out my Socials here: https://linktr.ee/southeastofheaven1 GHOST CULT MAG LINKS: https://li…

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Episode 119: Jacob Hellenrud (Children of the Sun, Nephila) 1:13:32

2M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

In 2019, I stumbled upon a young band out of Sweden called Children of the Sun. Their debut album Flowers knocked me out with it's flower power Jesus Christ Superstar like qualities. It was a beautiful album and I was a fan immediately. Since then, Children of the Sun has grown personally and creatively. They have performed countless live shows all…

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Episode 01 - On and Off the Records - God Street Wine - $1.99 Romances 1:42:34

2M ago1:42:34

1:42:34

Thanks for checking out the first episode of my On and Off the Records segment. This is where I will be joined by friends (and sometimes even members of the band of the said album) and talk about the history of the album, comments, and reviews, and finally revisit the album track by track. To kick it all off, we'll dive into $1.99 Romances by '90s …

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Episode 01: Talkin' Music w/ Friends - Don and Nik discuss the Black Sabbath/Ozzy Farewell Show. 1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

This is a first for this Podcast. This time around, my good friend/fellow podcaster Nik Cameron of the Glacially Musical Pouredcast got together with zero time notice to talk about the "Final" Black Sabbath/Ozzy appearance on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. As usual, Nik patiently dealt with my ADHD-ranting brain and did a great…

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Episode 118: Ricky Warwick (The Fighting Hearts, The Almighty, Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy) 32:24

4M ago32:24

32:24

Since I first heard the iconic Scottish metal band The Almighty in 1990, I have been a huge fan of vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Ricky Warwick. At a mere 58 years old, Ricky Warwick has lived the dreams many of us can ONLY dream about. Ricky was handpicked to front a newly re-formed Thin Lizzy in 2009 and later co-founded the Black Star Riders with…

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Episode 117: Rebecca Markus (TV Tangents Podcast/TikTok) 55:56

4M ago55:56

55:56

Happy New Year! 2024 was an awesome year of interviews here at Talking the Talk, and 2025 is already shaping up to be awesome. Kicking the year off is the hilariously kick-ass Rebecca Markus. Rebecca hosts a podcast called TV Tangents and a TikTok account of the same name. Rebecca is a Gen X master when it comes to Gen X television shows and I have…

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Ian Williams - What I Mean to Say: Remaking Conversation in Our Time 51:38

4M ago51:38

51:38

Ian Williams is a poet, novelist, and essayist whose work explores themes of race, identity, and social complexity. Born in Trinidad and raised in Canada, Williams has developed a distinctive voice that combines lyrical sensitivity with sharp cultural insight. His debut novel, Reproduction, won the 2019 Giller Prize and was celebrated for its inven…

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Episode 116: Doug (DB) Edmunds (Gladhands/The Stars Explode/DB Edmunds) 47:45

5M ago47:45

47:45

I love what I do. Getting to talk to musicians and other artistic people has been one of the joys in life. Every now and then I have a guest on that has a personal connection with me and my guest this time is a special one. DB Edmunds (aka Doug Edmunds) was my boss for about 6 years or so when I worked in IT at UNC in Chapel Hill. He's also an amaz…

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Episode 115: Henrik Fevre (Anubis Gate) 44:51

5M ago44:51

44:51

I've been a fan of Danish prog metal icons Anubis Gate for nearly 15 years. Every band has its strengths, and while Anubis Gate is powerful, I find the real strength to lie with vocalist/lyricist/bassist Henrik Fevre. Fevre and Anubis Gate have been on a break since last year's release, Interference. Not one to sit still, Fevre returned to his othe…

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Episode 114 - Jeff Sipe (Aqaurium Rescue Unit, Leftover Salmon, Helburd_Lane_Sipe) 1:23:34

6M ago1:23:34

1:23:34

If Jeff Sipe isn't a name you know at this point, it's probably time now that you should. For over 40 years, Jeff Sipe has been a drummer that has wowed people all over the world with some of the most notable improvisational musicians on the planet. While studying at Berklee, Jeff met and played in a band with a young guitarist named Steve Vai in a…

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Episode 113: Lunar Vacation 48:42

8M ago48:42

48:42

This is the 2nd time I've interviewed guitarist Maggie Geeslin and guitarist/vocalist Grace "GEP" Repasky. I have been a fan of them ever since meeting Maggie's mother very fatefully doing, of all things, JURY DUTY. This story never gets old. Anyway, Maggie's mom and I were talking while serving jury duty, I told her I was a music writer, and she s…

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Episode 112 - Will Turpin (Collective Soul) 38:48

8M ago38:48

38:48

If you were alive in the '90s, you undoubtedly heard a Collective Soul song or two. "Shine" dominated MTV and radio and was followed by a string of hits such as "The World I Know," "December," and "Precious Declaration" just to name a few. Collective Soul had a busy summer on tour with Hootie and the Blowfish and Edwin McCain and recently embarked …

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Episode 111: Emily Vokal (Comedian) 45:03

8M ago45:03

45:03

I have interviewed musicians of may different genres: pop, alternative, classic rock, psych rock, jazz, blues, etc. I have also interviewed an author, a b-rate horror movie actress, and a tour manager but never a comedian... until now. One evening while aimlessly scrolling through TikTok after taking my evening edible, I stumbled upon some videos f…

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barbara findlay - How Language Structures our Perceptions 42:56

10M ago42:56

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barbara findlay is an old white cisgender queer lawyer with disabilities who was raised working-class and christian on the prairies. In this episode, we explore barbara's extensive career and contributions to social justice, her involvement in fighting against oppression, and her continuous advocacy work. The conversation touches on significant top…

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Episode 110: Guillotine Spring (Mat & Maria Fowler) 42:55

10M ago42:55

42:55

I have been a huge fan of the songwriting husband/wife duo Mat and Maria Fowler since first hearing their previous band Galley Beggar back in 2015. After the release of their 2017 album Heathen Hymns, I finally stalked Mat and Maria out and managed to get Maria to be a guest on my podcast. Since then, we have become very good friends and watching t…

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Episode 109: Richie Kotzen 25:37

11M ago25:37

25:37

Poison, Mother Head's Family Reunion, Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Smith/Kotzen, and highly regarded and iconic solo artist. Exhausted yet? Being in ONE band was enough to wear me down but for Richie Kotzen, wearing many different hats and staying busy is what he does. Richie recently released a new song called "Cheap Shots" and it's classic Richie. Soulf…

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Episode 108: Kati Ran 51:12

12M ago51:12

51:12

One of the things I love the most about being a music journalist is that there is no end to the absolutely amazing music that I cross paths with from time to time. While I do see and hear a lot of crap, every now and then an artist stands out from the pack and grabs my full attention. This was the case with Dutch vocalist, musician, songwriter, and…

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Episode 107: Dorian Sorriaux 35:38

12M ago35:38

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As of 2024, folksinger/songwriter Dorian Sorriaux has been kicking it on his own as a solo act since parting ways with Swedish rockers Blues Pills (who hate me by the way, but that's a different story) in 2018. Since then, he released his debut EP Hungry Ghost, toured all over Europe doing festivals and supporting Alter Bridge/Slash vocalist Myles …

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Episode 106: Adrian Vandenberg (Vandenberg/Whitesnake) 40:16

1y ago40:16

40:16

The first time I heard Whitesnake in 1987 I became obsessed. I loved everything about that band but after seeing them live in 1988, that's what pushed it over the top for me. I was so captivated by guitarist Adrian Vandenberg that he quickly became one of my guitar heroes. From there, I dove headfirst into the discography of his solo band Vandenber…

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Corey Nathan - Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killing Each Other 54:54

1y ago54:54

54:54

Corey Nathan is the Executive Producer and Host of the Talkin Politics & Religion Without Killing Each Other podcast. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of words and conversations in various aspects of life. Corey Nathan shares his background as a stockbroker and theatre conservatory student, as well as his experiences as an entrepreneur an…

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Mayor Andrew Leonard, "We can't pull up the draw bridge or sink the ferry!" 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

45:30

Bowen Island is a small island and municipality at the entrance to Howe Sound. It's connected to Vancouver and the rest of the Lower Mainland in British Columbia by a short ferry ride. Bowen Island residents are passionate about many things and its one of the many reasons I enjoy living here. Just over a year ago, we elected a new municipal council…

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Nick Enfield - How We Talk 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

59:42

Nick Enfield is Professor of Linguistics a the University of Sydney and a co-director of the Sydney Centre for Language Research. His recent books include Languave versus Reality, Concequences of Language, and How We Talk. In this podcast Nick discusses the importance of language and its impact on conversations. He emphasizes the need to understand…

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Vanessa Faloye - Holding space for liberation 1:17:16

1+ y ago1:17:16

1:17:16

Held is a partnership of facilitators, culture creators, and practitioners building a world liberated from oppressive systems, dynamics, and relationships. In this episode, one of their founders, Vanessa Faloye explains how with the help of co-founders, Alex and Pria, how they hold people, organizations and movements to build relational skills and …

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Naomi Oreskes - The Big Myth 44:09

1+ y ago44:09

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Naomi Oreskes is a Professor of the History of Science and the author or co-author of 9 books, 150 articles, essays and opinion pieces. In this episode we talk about the latest book that she worked on with Eric Conway, The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market. If you want to know why we are so pola…

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Episode 105: Rae and the Ragdolls 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

42:28

Living in a city that has the highest number of shitty bands per capita than any other city in the US can be a real drag. Atlanta is a city full of bands and musicians that have underwhelmed me to the point of no return but there are a few exceptions to that. One of those exceptions is that outstanding band Rae and the Ragdolls. Rae and the Ragdoll…

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Jason W. Moore - Zombie Capitalism, how it impacts our conversations and everything else! 57:02

1+ y ago57:02

57:02

In this episode of Sticks & Stones, Roots & Bones, Jason talks about the interconnectedness of environmental history, capitalism, and social theory and how it impacts our current social dynamic. He highlights the urgency of the planetary crisis, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality. Moore emphasizes the need to understand his…

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Episode 104: Peter Stuart (Dog’s Eye View) 1:47:03

1+ y ago1:47:03

1:47:03

In 1996, I heard a song by a band called Dog's Eye View called "Everything Falls Apart" and not only did it become a favorite song of mine, I connected to it on a very personal level (sadly). Lead by singer/songwriter Peter Stuart, Dog's Eye View became a favorite band of mine that would be a huge part of the soundtrack of my life for 27 years and …

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Tzeporah Berman - This Crazy Time! 57:24

1+ y ago57:24

57:24

Tzeporah Berman, an environmental activist and campaigner, talks about her work at Stand.earth and her role in campaigns to stop fracking, protect forests, and clean up the fashion industry. She emphasizes the need to replace fossil fuels and prevent their overproduction, as they contribute to climate change. Berman reflects on her journey as an ac…

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Episode 103: Jonatan Larocca-Ramm (Graveyard) 51:25

1+ y ago51:25

51:25

Back in 2011, a good friend of mine who was working at the record label Nuclear Blast called me up. I knew it was something super important if she was calling me. When I picked up, without hesitation, she said, “Don! I just heard your new favorite band. They’re called Graveyard and their new album is called Hisingen Blues.” After the first listen o…

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Wendy Smith - Both/And Thinking 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

38:30

In this episode Wendy and I talk about the concept of paradox and its relevance to organizational dynamics and personal decision-making. We talk about the importance of recognizing that beliefs and values are shaped by historical context and influence our perception of the world. They emphasize the need to focus on what is right and find transforma…

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Connie Zwieg - Shadow making happens in famlies and Makes us who we are! 1:13:51

1+ y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

This episode includes two conversations with Connie Zweig. One in August 2023 on Zoom and the other on the phone in the summer of 2017. Connie's work deals with the hidden power of the dark side of human nature and we talk about how the shadow affects us.By Vancouver Co-op Radio

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Connie Zwieg - Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual Path 32:58

1+ y ago32:58

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Connie is a retired Jungian psychologist and therapist, a writer, Climate Reality Project Leader, and Citizens Climate Lobbyist. We talk about her new book Meeting the Shadow on the Spirtual Path, some of the things religion and politics have in common and how our shadow can influcence our conversations.…

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Bob Joseph - The Path to Reconciliation 57:20

1+ y ago57:20

57:20

Bob Joseph has spent more than twenty years training corporations and government organizations to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous communities through his business, Indigenous Corporate Training. He has been an associate professor at Royal Roads University and a guest lecturer at other academic institutions. He is the author of Can…

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Teun van Dijk - The Centre for Discourse Studies 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

58:30

I've started a new series here and I'm calling it Sticks & Stones, Roots & Bones. Its part of my disertation research project with the University of British Columbia as I explore the power of the words we use in a polarzed world with experts who research, study how to navigate difficult conversations. In this episode, we're joined by Teun van Dijk.…

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Episode 102: Keefy (Ghost Cult Magazine) 52:34

1+ y ago52:34

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I can honestly tell you that I don't think I have ever interviewed a "competitor" before! Honestly, Keefy isn't a competitor at all. He is a friend and a fellow music writer with the long running Ghost Cult Magazine. For over a decade, Ghost Cult Magazine has been an incredible source for hard rock/metal reviews, interviews, and editorials. These d…

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Jessie Sutherland - Intercultural Strategies 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

In this episode we catch up with Jessie Sutherland. Jessie developed Intercultural Strategies and the Belonging Matters framework to provide the knowledge, processes and tools that can bridge the gap between people with lived experience and system influencers in order to create lasting and sustainable personal and community change. We talked about …

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Naomi Klein - The Need for an Alternative Vision 26:52

2y ago26:52

26:52

Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, columnist, filmmaker, and author. I had the opportunity to speak with her a few years ago when she wrote No Is Not Enough. While this conversation was a few books ago, when I went back to listen to it I found it eerily relevant as she discusses the political climate and the rise of Trump as a brand. She h…

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Episode 101: Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes/Trigger Hippy/Bag Men) 54:08

2y ago54:08

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After 22 years as the drummer for the Black Crowes, Steve Gorman's creative life is nowhere near over. Since parting ways with the Black Crowes in 2015, Gorman has kept himself busy. The Steve Gorman Sports podcast, Steve Gorman Rocks!, his talk show on Westwood One as well as his bands Trigger Hippy and his newest band, Bag Men featuring North Mis…

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Episode 100: Lawrence Gowan (Styx) 34:05

2y ago34:05

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Styx has been a long time favorite of mine since I was a kid listening to my Dad play The Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight on our living room stereo. Even though he's been singing and playing keys for Styx for nearly half their career, Lawrence Gowan is totally fine being called the "new guy." This was our fourth time talking and we never seem to…

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Episode 99: John Ondrasik (Five For Fighting) 38:24

2y ago38:24

38:24

Back in 2001 or so, I was in shitty club in Charlotte, NC to see a little band that was about to break huge called Train. Their opening act that night was a brand new act called Five For Fighting. I had never heard one chord from them but after their powerful 45 minute set, I had the shirt, the CD, and a new band that I loved. Like many fans of mus…

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Episode 98: Nili Brosh (Danny Elfman, Cirque Du Solei, Dethklok) 38:35

2y ago38:35

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At 34 years of age, guitarist/songwriter Nili Brosh has lived the life of 10 guitarists. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2009, Nili has performed with legends in the truest since of the word. Shrapnel guitar legend Tony MacAlpine, former Nevermore and current Arch Enemy guitarist Jeff Loomis, drummer Marco Minneman, and bassist St…

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Stuart Poyntz & Joanna Ashworth - The Radical Democracy Summer School 47:43

2y ago47:43

47:43

If there was ever a time we needed some radical democracy its now! In this episode of The Conversation Lab, Stuart Poyntz and Joanna Ashworth talk about the CERi-Participedia Summer School and how they have brought together leading experts, researchers, graduate students, community leaders, activists and change makers to talk about what it means to…

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Episode 97: Klaus Eichstadt (Ugly Kid Joe) 1:16:38

2y ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Since I first heard them in 1992, Ugly Kid Joe has been a favorite band of mine. Regardless of the shit I got from friends and others about my fandom for UKJ, much like them, I lived unapologetically as a lifelong fan from beginning until, well, now. 2022 saw Ugly Kid Joe releasing their stellar seventh album, Rad Wings of Destiny and just when I t…

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Episode 96: Amber Doig-Thorne (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey movie) 39:08

2y ago39:08

39:08

One of the many reasons I love doing interviews is the sheer unpredictability of it all. When I got asked to interview Amber Doig-Thorne, all I said was "Sign me up." I mean, how could I possibly pass on the opportunity to talk to my first actor ever who also is the star of "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey." ... and yes. It really is a truly aweso…

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Barry Rooke - The National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA) 58:02

2y ago58:02

58:02

Barry Rooke is the Executive Director of the National Campus and Community Radio Association. He works with 126 radio stations across Canada. In this episode of The Conversation Lab we talk about the differences between campus, community, and commercial radio statiions, the regulatory and financial landscape, changing technologies (including AI), t…

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Episode 95: Billy Sheehan (Tallas/David Lee Roth/Mr. Big/Sons of Apolo, Winery Dogs) 47:02

2y ago47:02

47:02

Billy Sheehan is a living legend when it comes to hard rock music. He broke into the mainstream as the bassist for David Lee Roth, experienced huge commercial success with the band Mr. Big and now he is letting it all loose with the progressive hard rock supergroup, Winery Dogs. I had a great time talking to Billy about what he hates about intervie…

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