Bittersweet Stories

The conversation about music producers with episode three of our mini series about producers, and this episode focuses on Red One and his partnered production with Lady Gaga. Focusing on Poker Face, Bad Romance and Judas, the MAP guys compare how the three songs are very close if not identical to one another. The conversation also touches on the general structure and approach that producers and artists alike use when creating songs intended to be consumed by a mass audience. Enjoy! Hosted by Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker and Wes Grove)

In this episode, the MAP guys continue their conversation about Producers in the music industry. What is the role of a producer? What exactly do they do? How do they contribute?  Wes kicks off Part Two of this series by looking at Max Martin. Max's work in the music industry is so pervasive and his talent as a producer seems to know no bounds. It is astounding how many different artists he has worked with since the early 90s, and how many incredibly successful songs he has written -- the list seems to go on forever! Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for more episodes from our Producers series!  Hosted by Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Jill Harris joins the MAP guys to talk about her life as a musician and in particular, her performing life with Dwayne Gretzky and Broken Social Scene. Jill shares her current musical interests and talks about some musical projects which she is currently engaged in.  Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Jill Harris joins the MAP guys to talk about her life as a musician and in particular, her performing life with Dwayne Gretzky and Broken Social Scene. Jill shares the chaotic nature of never being able to plan for anything in the long term as shows pop up constantly but also reveals some of the beautiful parts of performing live. Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

In Part Two of this episode, the MAP guys continue their conversation with foley artist, Dawn Lewis.   We learn more about her work as a foley artist, talk about the importance of EQ and also learn about the music she likes to listen to!   Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Did you know that when you're watching a movie or TV show, certain sounds have been added in post-production to make what you're watching sound realistic and true to form -- this is known as foley. In this episode, John and Wes sit down with Dawn Lewis as she uncovers what exactly foley is, what she does in the recording studio as a foley artist and how she got into this line of work. Stay tuned for Part Two of this episode! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

John and Wes chat about Producers: What defines the role of a music producer? What is it that they do? Who are some current and past producers to check out and learn more about? This is the first episode of a mini-series on Music Producers, so stay tuned for more episodes on this theme! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

In Part Two of this episode of Season Two, John and Wes continue their conversation with Alex Tindal. Alex is a writer, comedian, actor and also a musician and speaks to these different pursuits throughout the episode. We also learn about which instruments Alex prefers to create music with, how the pandemic really pushed Alex into becoming a full-on drummer and his foray into the world of recording and engineering music. Of course, as always, we also find out what music Alex likes to listen to! More episodes with new guests to come! Thanks for your support! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

In the first episode of Season Two, John and Wes sit down with their friend Alex Tindal. In Part One of this episode, Alex brings a unique perspective to the conversation as a writer, comedian, actor and also a musician. Whether it is on stage performing sketch comedy, writing a comedic song or scoring music for a film, Alex brings us in on his perspectives regarding the similarities and differences between these pursuits: what he does, the creative and performative aspects of these endeavours and the different ways in which vulnerability is expressed in the process. Stay tuned for Part Two of this episode and, as always, thank you for your listening and support! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

The MAP guys are back with Season Two of the Music with MAP Podcast! In this episode the guys embark on a conversation about what's in store for the upcoming season, the process and production behind some pop music, pop vocalists and somehow farming is mentioned a few times as well!  For Season Two you can expect more interesting guests that speak about how music intersects with what they do and their day to day lives. Thanks for listening! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

John and Wes have a conversation about Season One and revisit each of the different guests and interviews that occured. We'd like to extend our thanks to the guests that comprised Season One: Gavin Whelehan, The Instrumentors a.k.a. Chris and Judah, Lance Stewart, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Jaeson Strachan and Daniela Gassi. Additionally, we'd like to thank all of you for listening and supporting us! We've had many deeply enriching conversations that covered many different points about how music intersects with people's lives, and we can't wait to keep the conversation going into Season Two of Music with MAP! Thanks again for listening!  Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

It happens every year -- the holidays! And with it comes the soundtrack; whether new or old, original or a classic, Christmas music permeates our environments. But is any of it actually any good? In this episode, the MAP guys talk about Christmas music; what they like and don't like about it, and the select few songs that they actually enjoy. Hope everyone has a great holiday season and we'll catch up with you in the new year! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

In part two of this episode, the MAP guys continue their conversation with musician and high school music teacher Daniela Gassi. We learn about the songs Daniela chooses to explore with her students, the many different hats she had to wear while teaching music virtually during Covid and what she loves about the music she creates and plays for herself. We also dive into the music she likes listening to, including some "guilty pleasures!"  Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)  

John and Wes sit down with Daniela Gassi. By day, Daniela is a high school music teacher instructing students between Grades 9-12. By night, Daniela pursues playing music with various different groups and as a solo act as well. In this episode, the MAP guys learn quite a lot about the strings in an orchestra, but more importantly, learn some of the many helpful tactics Daniela uses as an instructor and how she empowers and engages her students to learn in a way that is enriching and self-governed.  Stay tuned (pun intended) for Part Two of this episode! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

In part two of this episode, the MAP guys finish their conversation with Jae, dive into more about his creative process and continue to talk about the changing landscape of the music industry.   Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

The MAP guys sit down with Jaeson Strachan. Although his working experience is as a music producer, engineer, songwriter, performer, Jae describes his role in the industry as that of a translator. Creatively speaking, he connects the dots and helps others do the same. This is part 1 of our conversation with Jae.  Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

John and Wes continue their conversation with long-time friend Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll. Rodrigo is a multi-faceted performer, as he works as an actor, comedian and musician. In part two of this episode, we learn about Rodrigo's growth and evolution as a performer and how it ultimately lead to his current approach as a performer. We also find out about what music Rodrigo likes to listen to and the groups he has seen in concert! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

John and Wes sit down with a long-time friend Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll. Rodrigo is a multi-faceted performer, as he works as an actor, comedian and musician. In part one of this episode, we learn how Rodrigo utilizes his many talents in the work he does and about the collaborative process he takes to create music for Fog and Lasers, his current musical outlet.  Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

In Part Two of this episode, John and Wes continue their conversation with PhD Candidate Lance Stewart about why people love vinyl music so much.  While the focus does remain on why people are so gravitated to this medium, the conversation also focuses on the role of technology and its impacts on people listening to music. Though new technologies are commonly perceived to have negative impacts on its users, this conversation highlights many positive aspects of technology as it pertains to people accessing and consuming music.  Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Why do people love listening to music on vinyl? Young and old, people are so gravitated to listening to music on vinyl. Whether it is the act of collecting these rare gems, or the fidelity itself, why do people love using this medium to listen to their music? In this episode, John and Wes discuss the above with their guest, Lance Stewart, who is a PhD Candidate that is examining these very ideas and much more.

Chris and Judah, founders of Instrumentors, join the MAP Podcast to talk about their work and how they use music education to help support underserved communities.  https://www.instrumentors.net/

While the conversation starts with an attempt to focus on new music they are listening to, Wes and John end up focusing more on what rules, if any, apply when creating or recording music.

In this episode the conversation continues between Gavin, John and Wes. We discuss live music venues, editing audio for TV and Film and hear Gavin's thoughts on the impact of today's music technology and the positive and negative effects it has on music creation and recording. 

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John and Wes sit down with their good friend Gavin Whelehan who also happens to be a composer, sound designer and audio engineer. In this episode we learn about how Gavin got started and how his approach to recording is ultimately to Capture the Moment, all while having some good laughs in between!

In this episode, John and Wes dive in to a discussion about music they don't really feel they need to listen to anymore. Whether it has been overplayed or hasn't aged well, some music has its time and place (...the past).

In this episode, John and Wes do a quick recap of the last couple of years and then jump right into some HUGE news: Wes finally subscribed to a music streaming platform!

Wes and John continue their conversation with Ian about their experiences and how important it is to find one's pulse in life.

In part one of this episode, Wes and John are joined by a Child and Youth Care Practitioner and Co-worker. The group talks about personal struggles as youth and how important it is to find your pulse in a world that can be very close minded. *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*. 

Wes and John travel to the Peer Connect space at George Brown College to chat with some Social Work students who are about to graduate. They share personal stories, optimistic ideas, and discuss how young people can bring hope and change to the field of social work. *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

John and Wes ask each other the question that begins all of their programs: What music do you like? The answer is not always straight forward and often inspires, educates and connects people to one another. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect that of any organization. 

The guys reflect on two years of running MAP (Mobile Arts Programming). They talk about their favourite aspects of creating music with people, share some stories, and reflect on their own lives. If you enjoy the show, please don't forget to subscribe, download and share the podcast! Also, if you know of anyone who is a champion in their community and may be a good fit to be on the podcast, please reach out. *The views and opinions of this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization.*

Wes and John chat with Maya, another worker at Covenant House. They discuss Maya's past work which lead her to a creative role with Covenant House. The group also touches on some of the differences between agencies and jobs. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect that of any agency or organization.

After starting a new partnership with Covenant House, John and Wes begin to chat with some of the staff about their experiences. In this episode, Laurie shares some front line experiences and what motivates her. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect that of any agency or organization.

Aya joins the MAP team to share some experiences working in the field. The group discusses the importance of self-assessment in one's work and being able to adjust. They also chat about their respective educational experiences and how to take important lessons from the classroom into the field. This podcast is brought to you by Mobile Arts Programming. The views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the individual and do not reflect that of any agency or organization. 

Wes and John take a break from the road and check in with each other about their respective takeaways from the podcast so far. They also delve deeper into what their organization, Mobile Arts Programming (MAP), really does by exploring specific song examples. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization. The music featured in this episode:Untitled: CristineIt's Our Time: Txaic, Heaven, Kinggsz, Priority, A-Man, J-Man, and a few anonymous artists

Wes and John meet up with Pearl Fernandez to discuss her experiences. Pearl has worn several social service hats over the years but has spent most of her time working in custody. They discuss the importance of a rehabilitative approach in the judicial system and much more. This podcast is brought to you by Mobile Arts Programming. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization. 

Moe Ismail drops by the studio to chat with John and Wes about his experiences as an elementary school teacher. He sheds light on the how fulfilling working with kids can be and talks about the importance of being able to learn from students. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any organization or institution.

John and Wes connect with Cristine Yhap, a long time CYCP (Child and Youth Care Practitioner) and break down the many jobs that CYCP's have to do. Residential care, community outreach, mental health, etc. The conversation touches on the importance of front line workers being flexible in their ability to perform various jobs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual and do not reflect that of any agency or organization. 

John and Wes visit an old friend to reconnect. They explore the positive outcomes of arts based programs and talk a bit about Sketch - a community arts space located in downtown Toronto. They also discuss why it is important for people to bring their passions to their work. The views and opinions in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect any agency or organization. This podcast is brought to you by Mobile Arts Programming. *This episode contains explicit language.*

John and Wes have a conversation with one of their most influential mentors. She reflects on a few difficult times as a front line worker but also shares some of the triumphs she has experienced. The group discusses the importance of self care and its relationship to staying relevant and available to the populations that front line workers interact with. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any organization or institution. This podcast is brought to you by Mobile Arts Programming. *This episode contains explicit language*

John and Wes start the podcast where it all began. They trek back to college to have a conversation with their former professor about his experiences as a child and youth worker and how he has transitioned from front line work to teaching. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any institution or organization.

John and Wes chat about Mobile Arts Programming and why they are starting a podcast.