If It Matters

Amanda is a 2nd year Theater Technology student at Michigan Tech. In this episode we have a lengthy discussion about what makes a book so special, and later on what I would be doing if I didn’t pick audio production.

Sam is a 4th year sound design student who loves to work in theatre. We talk about what makes theatre special and unique from other mediums. At the end I go into a rant about some JRPGs.

If It Matters is back with a new episode featuring Hunter Storie! Hunter and I discuss how being nice to people can make a difference in both your life and theirs. We also talk about how people change during college and being a student leader.

For this episode I have a talk with long time friend Erin Lyle, about her passion to excel in the things she cares about most. Along the way we look at the positives and negatives of having a lot of drive, and discuss how it shapes how we think. Later on I take another glimpse into my future to think about where I might be far down the road.

This week I sit down with Josh Loar, professor at MTU, to discuss finding that balance of technology in our daily lives. We also discuss the things that we enjoy outside of career based activities to help keep balance in that regard.

In this episode I chat with Zak L'Italien about his passion and career in the world of acoustics. Later on Zak also asks me to picture where I'm at 25 years later.

For this episode I talked with Kent Cyr, a professor at Michigan Tech in the Theater Technology program, about his interest in trains and scotch. We also spend a good deal of time talking about collecting, video games, and overall how obsessive we can be.

Kevin Kelley has been one of my best friends for years, and is one of my current roommates. In perhaps one of my philosophical conversations Kevin and I discuss what passion is and how you know if you've found it. Does Kevin have a passion? He's not sure but he's still looking.

In this interview with long time friend Andrew Bess, we jump around to more than a handful of different topics. Things start with Bess' passion for music, but quickly devolve into an in depth discussion on criminally sharp cheese.

In this episode I had the great pleasure of talking with my good friend Michael Chopp about his life in relation to music. We also discuss great memories involving games and weird portfolio ideas we used to get into Michigan Tech's VPA Department.

In the first episode recorded after the podcast's release I talk with Alexandra Walker about her passion for story telling. I also go a little bit into the backstory behind the podcast and how it became what it is today.

I have a conversation with Theatre and Entertainment Technology major Aaron Christianson about his passion for the marching arts. I personally learn a lot more about what does into each marching performance and how the art is changing.

This week I sit down with recent MTU Alumni Jacob Gust to talk about his favorite type of music, jazz. We also talk a little about our different experiences in performing music, and a terrible new food Jacob has created.

For this episode I talk with Dr. Christopher Plummer about the impact that we have on the people around us. How do even our small actions effect those who look up to or work with us?

This week I talk with student, Henry Sendek about his passion for making others laugh. We also touch on vocabulary, colors, and social situations. All and all a great talk with a great person.

I sit down with recent Michigan Tech graduate Charles Southward to talk about one of the driving forces in his life, music.