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William Morris of the Des Moines Register shares the legal risks of using artificial intelligence in court cases and why attorneys warn it could expose sensitive information. Also on this Newsbuzz edition: Marissa Payne of the Des Moines Register gives an update on activity at the Iowa Statehouse; Grace Nieland of The Gazette explains how data center construction is reshaping housing demand in Cedar Rapids; and Kevin Baskins of the Des Moines Register discusses Iowa's latest economic competitiveness report. Later, Kate Grumke of Harvest Public Media shares how scientists are studying engineered algae that could help remove microplastics from waterways. State Climatologist Justin Glisan joins the show to talk about Iowa's recent wind patterns, and Studio One host Tressa Glass wraps up the week with new music picks.
Corinne Benfield's story is a uniquely New Hampshire one.Benfield, a Manchester, N.H., native, left The Granite State for college, vowing not to return to the state that raised her. Then, she moved to New York City to pursue an art career.Her time in The Big Apple didn't go as planned, leading her back to New Hampshire, where she began to see her home state through a completely different lens.Now, as the Executive Director of Stay Work Play, it's her job to convince young professionals to have the same epiphany she once did.Today, Benfield joins host Troy Farkas to share her story: Why she came back to N.H., the endless opportunities afforded to young people in the state, and the "master narrative" that's driving so many young people away. Plus, the biggest pain points for young professionals, and the three things she would change in this state if she were given a magic wand. To learn more about Stay Work Play's upcoming events, research studies, and more, just visit StayWorkPlay.org or follow @stayworkplay on Instagram.SPONSORS:Business coach Jennifer Wilder: Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststoriesOomph Salon: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, Mass.! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Manchester's glow-up & Corinne's backstory (00:00)The opportunities N.H. affords young people (15:10)SPONSOR: Business coach Jennifer Wilder (21:55)Corinne's path to Stay Work Play (24:03)The effect of the housing crisis on YP's (31:30)Childcare costs and workforce displacement (49:27)SPONSOR: Oomph Salon (54:07)A rough social life & dating scene for YP's (55:30)Three N.H. issues Corinne wants to solve ASAP (01:04:55)
On this Newsbuzz edition of River to River, a conversation with Brian Katulis of the Middle East Institute about this week's developments on the United States and Israel's war with Iran which has included the deaths of six U.S. service members, including two Iowans. Also, IPR reporter James Kelley discusses Google's change of plans for a proposed data center in Linn County, Robin Opsahl of Iowa Capital Dispatch gives an update on this week's activity at the statehouse and Studio One's Nick Brunner shares this week's new music picks.
KADOKAWAは2026年秋に池袋サンシャインシティ内に巨大なアニメ制作拠点「Studio One Base」を新設し、制作環境の改善とクリエイター支援を進める計画。
Back in the early 90s, while attending college in London, Ontario, Canada, my buddy Aaron and I'd made the drive back and forth to Toronto on a regular basis, and it was on these numerous rides that we'd stack the pockets with our cassettes - road trip soundtracks, and one of our favourites was Two Seven's Clash by Culture. Fire up the engine, insert the tape and kick off with See Them A Come, one of my all-time favourite cuts, and we'd be jacked up and ready to roll. During college, Aaron, I, and another buddy, Marcus, journeyed to Toronto to catch Culture at The Great Hall - to say this was a magical musical night would be doing it a disservice. We had balcony seats right above the stage, so we could catch everything up close. Seeing Hill with the backup singers, lock-step groove, sweet harmonies - it was an out-of-body experience, that could have been down to the little spliff that we'd partaken in beforehand, but whatever the reason, this concert, the countless hours of being on the road have left music of Culture indelibly marked in my musical consciousness. So today I shine the musical spotlight back to the early years of Culture in the mix Culture: Roots Reggae's Most Righteous Voice Jamaica in the mid-70s was a pressure cooker. Political violence, poverty, and a deep spiritual hunger for something beyond the immediate reality of Kingston's yards and tenements all found a voice in roots reggae, and few groups channelled that voice more purely than Culture. The group came together in 1976, initially calling themselves the African Disciples: Joseph Hill on lead vocals, his cousin Albert “Ralph” Walker, and Roy “Kenneth” Dayes on harmonies. Hill had already put in his time as a percussionist with the Soul Defenders, the house band at the legendary Studio One, and had been working the sound system circuit for years before stepping out front. He knew the machinery of Jamaican music from the inside. They rebranded as Culture, found their producers in Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson, and cut a run of singles that crackled with urgency, among them “Two Sevens Clash.” The song predicted apocalyptic consequences for 7 July 1977. When that date arrived, large numbers of Jamaicans reportedly stayed home. Shops closed. People waited. The record had crossed the line from music into prophecy. Those singles became the backbone of their 1977 debut album, also titled Two Sevens Clash — dense with Rastafarian theology, political fury, and some of the tightest three-part harmonies in reggae. Rolling Stone would later name it one of the 50 all-time coolest records ever made, the only reggae album to make that list. Not a bad debut. After the Gibbs sessions, Culture moved to producer Sonia Pottinger's High Note label, one of the very few labels run by women in Jamaican music at the time. She brought in the best session players available: Robbie Shakespeare and Sly Dunbar in the rhythm section, Ansel Collins on keys, Cedric Brooks on horns, and percussionist Sticky. The result was a run of records that still holds up: Harder Than the Rest (1978), Cumbolo (1979), and International Herb (1979). Three albums in roughly two years, each one focused and fully realised. The UK connection proved crucial. Two Sevens Clash had been finding its way into the hands of British punk fans as much as reggae fans, largely through John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show, and it charted at number 60 on the UK Albums Chart in April 1978. Virgin Records signed the group to its Front Line imprint, giving Culture international distribution just as their output was peaking. At the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide, Culture was the only act in any genre whose entire catalogue received five-star reviews across the board. The original lineup dissolved in 1981, but reunited in 1986 and returned with two strong albums rather than coasting on reputation. The 1990s brought further records on Shanachie and Ras Records, often with Sly and Robbie back in the rhythm section. Joseph Hill died in August 2006 while on tour in Europe, collapsing mid-performance. What happened next became part of the Culture story in its own right. His son Kenyatta stepped up and completed the remaining nineteen shows of the tour. Critics and fans were stunned. The voices were eerily similar, the conviction just as real. The phrase that circulated afterwards said it plainly: magic, not tragic. Kenyatta has led the group ever since, alongside original founding member Albert Walker. Fifty years on, Two Sevens Clash still sounds like a warning. PLAYLIST Culture - Iron Sharpening Iron - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - See Them A Come Culture - The International Herb Culture - Behold I Come Culture - Two Sevens Clash Culture - Them A Payaka Culture - Stop The Fussing And Fighting - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - I'm Not Ashamed Culture - Natty Never Get Weary - Remastered 2000 Culture - Addis Ababa Culture - Baldhead Bridge Culture - Zion Gate Culture - Tell Me Where You Get It - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - Down In Jamaica - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - Love Shine Bright - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - The Shepherd - 2001 Digital Remaster
Welcome to the new era of the podcast. After years as Brick + Mortar Visibility, we're officially stepping into something bigger: The Visibility Podcast.And here's why.If you're a brick and mortar business owner, local business leader, or small business founder who feels a little… stuck — this episode is for you.Maybe what used to work in your marketing isn't working anymore. Maybe you've added more services, more offers, more team, but growth feels heavier instead of clearer. Maybe your visibility feels scattered.You're not failing.You may just be disconnected from the original engine that built your momentum.In this episode, I'm sharing:Why we rebranded from Brick + Mortar VisibilityThe real reason so many small businesses stall after early successHow marketing shifts over time (and why that matters for local businesses)What I learned from pivoting my own brick-and-mortar studioOne powerful question to ask if your business feels stuckWhether you run a storefront, a service-based local business, or a growing small business online, visibility is the game.And this podcast is about building it on purpose.Because being good at what you do isn't enough anymore.You have to be seen. You have to be known. You have to be trusted.Let's make your business impossible to ignore.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.Love today's podcast?
Laurence Luckinbill is an acclaimed Emmy Award winning and Tony Award nominee, actor, playwright and director. He's worked in film, television and theatre, in the latter as a writer, director and actor. He has starred in several celebrated one-man shows including as Teddy Roosevelt, Clarence Darrow and Lyndon Johnson. And he became a cult hero portraying Spock's half-brother Sybok in the film “Star Treck V: The Final Frontier”. He's been in a whole bunch of TV shows including Law and Order and the Mary Tyler Moore Show. On Broadway he made his debut in A Man For All Seasons and starred in The Shadow Box, for which he received a Tony nomination. My featured song is “Studio One” from the album Play by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH LAURENCE:www.laurenceluckinbill.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi is a pioneer in the field of women's wellness.A doctor who has spent decades studying and practicing medicine in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and, since 2017, the United States, Dr. Noor has seen just about everything you can see in her field.In the U.K., women used to visit Dr. Noor, often complaining of memory lapses and unexplained feelings of confusion. For years, Dr. Noor would prescribe medication and then send them on their way.Because back then, modern medicine didn't understand (or care to) treat women who were clearly undergoing what we now understand to be perimenopause and menopause.But when Dr. Noor herself started experiencing perimenopause during the pandemic - and when she began hormone replacement therapy - she realized she could bring a whole new level of care to the Seacoast and beyond.Enter Lifestyles By Noor, an Exeter-based business which offers comprehensive 1:1 care to help women (and now men) get back to feeling like their best selves. Plus, to her 126,000 (and quickly-growing) Instagram followers, Dr. Noor regularly posts videos for women undergoing health issues that most of the medical industry is still trying to wrap its head around.From her office in Exeter, Dr. Noor and host Troy Farkas sit down to discuss why women's wellness was so under-researched for so long, her personal experience of perimenopause, how the idea for Lifestyles By Noor smacked her in the face, why her business has taken off since launching it in 2023, her own personal wellness routines, and more.Plus, what it was like working in the U.K.'s NHS system, that time Troy got hit by a car in London, and Dr. Noor's childhood years in Kuwait.To stay up-to-date with Dr. Noor's big plans and latest medical musings, you can follow her on Instagram @askdrnoor or visit LifestylesByNoor.com.SPONSORS:Business coach Jennifer Wilder: Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststoriesVisit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!Ash Alchemy Spa: Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, MA! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Dr. Noor's childhood in Kuwait (00:00)Studying medicine in Ireland and the U.K. (12:25)SPONSORS: Business coach Jennifer Wilder & Ash Alchemy Spa (24:32)Why modern medicine misunderstood women for so long (27:56)Understanding menopause & perimenopause (36:55)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (49:50)Why Lifestyles By Noor has taken off (51:25)Dr. Noor's wellness routines (01:07:28)
The town of Rye wants to charge for parking along Route 1A.High school seniors Aidan Chin and Lorax Reed have a big problem with that.In their first sit-down interview since releasing this viral video criticizing Rye's intentions to pay for beach access, the two youthful faces of the Free Rye Parking movement join host Troy Farkas in this bonus episode to discuss why they started this fight against the town, how they've gained 10,000 signatures on their petition, the impact of their viral video, why they believe in youth activism, and whether they believe they'll ultimately be successful.Plus, the guys fill Troy in on the Seacoast youth dating scene and why Snapchat is still so popular with the kids!To support the boys' movement, you can sign their petition here, and/or follow them on Instagram @freeryeparking.SPONSORS:To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!Sage Portsmouth: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! Inquire and book a showing here.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, MA! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:The viral video (00:00)Favorite activities growing up on the Seacoast (03:50)Why the boys started this fight (08:10)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (21:05)The viral video and petition (22:35)The latest on the fight against Rye (32:36)SPONSORS: David Higgins & Sage Portsmouth (39:20)Their biggest fears with paid parking (41:55)Social media use among teens + Seacoast dating scene (47:56)Will the boys' movement be successful? (01:01:40)Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Bass Archaeology – Episode 7: From Blues Roots to Dancefloor Benedictions Dive into the evolutionary journey of the bassline in Episode 7 of *Bass Archaeology*, hosted by a passionate explorer of low-end history. This episode traces the bass's role as the heartbeat of music—from its raw, foundational grooves in blues through reggae's revolutionary pulse, Minneapolis funk's innovative flair, golden-age hip-hop's stark minimalism, soulful reinventions, and finally into the euphoric, unifying depths of house music. The bass here isn't just rhythm; it's a storyteller, an agitator, a cultural unifier, carrying messages of protest, celebration, seduction, and spirituality across decades and genres. The episode opens with raw, organic blues feel to ground listeners in the origins of groove, then builds chronologically and stylistically through reggae's political consciousness, 80s soul sophistication, hip-hop's head-nod authority, retro soul revivals, and modern deep house transcendence. Each track highlights the bass player's artistry—whether through walking lines, hypnotic one-drops, sampled elegance, or rolling house grooves—showing how the low frequencies have carried culture forward. Tracklist Bass Notes 1. **Cookee's Bass Arch Blues Band – Folli** A gritty, live-feel blues opener featuring walking bass lines with deliberate space and an organic, earthy tone. This raw roots performance reminds us that all groove begins with pure feel and human touch. 2. **Ella Fitzgerald – 3 Little Men** Classic swing-era jazz with upright bass driving the rhythm section through elegant walking patterns. A masterclass in mid-century restraint and swing groove. 3. **Delroy Wilson – Better Must Come (1971)** Recorded at Jamaica's legendary Studio One amid political tension. The heavy, hypnotic reggae bass—melodic yet deeply grounded—carries both the rhythm and the era's hopeful message of change. 4. **Toots and the Maytals – 54-46 That's My Number (1968)** One of reggae's most iconic basslines, played by **Jackie Jackson**. His minimal, locked-in approach anchors the one-drop groove, delivering pure Kingston bounce and infectious energy. 5. **Prince – Same Page, Different Book (2015)** From the *HITnRUN Phase One* era, this track channels Minneapolis funk through modern production. The punchy, syncopated bass—performed by **Tal Wilkenfeld**—is sparse yet deliberate, blending precision with Prince's signature flair. 6. **Keni Burke – Risin' to the Top (1982)** That legendary bassline—played by **Keni Burke** himself—glides with smooth, uplifting sophistication. A cornerstone of early 80s soul, endlessly sampled in hip-hop and R&B for its effortless groove. 7. **Eric B. & Rakim – Paid in Full (1987)** Golden-age hip-hop minimalism at its finest. The bassline (replayed from Dennis Edwards' "Don't Look Any Further") underpins Rakim's revolutionary flow with space, repetition, and undeniable head-nod authority. 8. **Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five – The Message (1982)** A landmark in hip-hop history. The stark, moody bassline—performed by **Doug Wimbish** (of Sugar Hill Records' house band)—reinforces the track's gritty street reportage and social commentary. 9. **Amy Winehouse – You Know I'm No Good (2006)** with a deep, dub-influenced bass tone (played by **Homer Steinweiss** or **Nick Movshon** in the Dap-Kings style) under Mark Ronson's retro soul production. Thick, moody, and instantly recognizable. 10. **Stevie Wonder – We Can Work It Out (1970)** Stevie's own clavinet and bass interplay transforms the Beatles classic into funk-driven magic. The low end is melodic yet rhythmically sharp and innovative. 11. **Sharon Redd – Can You Handle It (1980)** Early 80s club soul with an elastic, urgent disco bassline that pulses with NYC dancefloor drive and energy. 12. **Taste of Bitter Love (DiscoTech Remix)** The remix amplifies the original's gospel-disco roots, boosting the bass weight for contemporary dancefloors while preserving soulful uplift. 13. **Director's Cut – Love Hangover (Remix)** A house reimagining of the Diana Ross classic. The bass drops deeper and warmer, stretched out for immersive late-night club euphoria. 14. **Black Machine – How Gee (Remix) (1991)** Hip-house fusion with a bold, rubbery bassline that captures early 90s rave culture's high-energy crossover. 15. **Hot Natured feat. Ali Love – Benediction (2012)** A modern deep house anthem featuring a rolling bass groove paired with spiritual vocal energy—pure sunrise-set territory. 16. **Lovebirds – Want You In My Soul (2011)** Warm, looping house bass built for emotional connection. Soulful, hypnotic, and charged with intimacy—the ideal closing embrace. From blues walking lines to reggae rebellion, sampled soul sophistication to house music transcendence, this episode illuminates how the bassline has evolved as a vessel for culture. It lives in the low frequencies as protest, celebration, seduction, and spirituality—proving the bass isn't just support; it's the thread that binds generations and genres together. Tune in for a deep, groove-filled archaeology lesson that celebrates the unsung heroes of the bottom end.
The band of brothers, The 78 Sound, joined us live in studio and delivered a cracking cover of the Eddie Rabbitt classic - Drivin’ My Life Away
Leroy Sibbles is one of the biggest names in reggae history. Known as the undisputed king of the reggae bassline, Leroy first rose to fame as the lead singer of The Heptones. He was also an integral part of Jamaica's Studio One record label, which is often described as “the Motown of Jamaica.” In the early '70s, Leroy left Jamaica for Canada, where he helped build Toronto's fledgling reggae scene. In this conversation with guest host Garvia Bailey, he talks about his incredible life and career.
Ona Judge risked everything.An enslaved woman to President George Washington, Judge fled his Philadelphia estate in 1796, hoping to escape the perils of slavery once and for all.She succeeded.Where did she escape to?Portsmouth, New Hampshire.To commemmorate Black History Month, Dariya Steele from Black Heritage Trail New Hampshire joins host Troy Farkas to tell the story of Ona Judge - how she fled, the life she lived in Portsmouth, and what her story says about the institution of slavery as a whole.Plus, how the Trump administration is actively trying to erase Judge's name from the history books.To learn more about the Black Heritage Trail's offerings, or to donate to the organization, just visit BlackHeritageTrailNH.org.SPONSORS:Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!Sage Portsmouth: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! Inquire and book a showing here.Ash Alchemy: Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:SPONSOR: Ash Alchemy (00:00)Black History Month history (01:17)How Black history is portrayed in the U.S. (05:00)The Black Heritage Trail's offerings (15:28)Who was Ona Judge? (19:58)SPONSORS: Budget Blinds & Sage Portsmouth (27:05)The history of slavery in Portsmouth (29:56)The Trump administration's efforts to forget Ona Judge (40:12)Hidden Seacoast gem? (43:58)
Does your DAW actually matter, or are we all arguing over the wrong thing? In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody tackle one of the most heated debates in home recording: which digital audio workstation you should use. Logic, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reaper, every camp has strong opinions. But as Chris and Jody break it down, the truth has less to do with brand loyalty and more to do with how your workflow responds to the interface in front of you. This conversation goes beyond surface-level DAW comparisons. They dig into how different GUIs affect your recording setup, how platform preferences shape your daily use, and whether there's actually any sonic difference between DAWs. Yes, they go there. If you've ever wondered whether switching software will magically improve your mixes, this episode will ground that thinking in practical reality. One of the key takeaways? Your home studio gear only works as well as your comfort with it. If your digital audio workstation slows you down, confuses you, or makes simple tasks feel complicated, it's not the right tool for you, no matter how popular it is. Chris and Jody emphasize choosing a DAW that matches your goals, your habits, and your creative process, not your bandmate's opinion or a Reddit thread. There's also the usual blend of insight and dry humor. At one point, they call out the “DAW tribalism” that shows up online, reminding listeners that most modern recording software is incredibly powerful. The real difference often comes down to user experience, speed, and how naturally the system supports your recording workflow. If you're building a recording setup for the first time, or questioning your current one, this episode delivers clear, practical recording setup tips without drowning you in jargon. It's about removing confusion and helping you make a confident decision about your digital audio workstation. And as always, stick around for Friday Finds and gear tips to sharpen your home studio gear choices even further. If you're serious about improving your workflow and getting more done in your studio, hit subscribe and join us next week for another deep dive into the tools that shape your sound. #DigitalAudioWorkstation #HomeStudioGear #RecordingSetupTips #DAWComparison #RecordingWorkflow #StudioSetup #MusicProductionTools #DAWDecision
Kegan Lehmann just took on a powerhouse classic and absolutely owned it
Es ist Zeit, Influencer Marketing gründlich zu besprechen. Rami Abu Harb ist Co-Founder von StudioOne – einer Female-only Boutique-Agentur, die einige der bekanntesten deutschen Influencerinnen betreut. Vor sechs Jahren mit seinem Freund Nando gestartet, heute 14 Personen stark und mit einem zweistelligen Millionenumsatz im letzten Jahr. StudioOne macht bewusst kein Massen-Business. Sie vertreten ausschließlich Frauen, bleiben klein, schauen jedes TikTok, jede Story, jedes YouTube-Video selbst – und übernehmen nicht nur Deals, sondern auch Strategie, Verhandlungen und die langfristige Positionierung ihrer Creatorinnen. Eine Folge über Fokus, Boutique-Denken und warum weniger manchmal mehr ist. Viel Spaß, Marven und Moritz
In Early, Iowa, residents check their Facebook to see if their water is safe to drink. On this News Buzz edition of River to River, Sentient Media's Nina Elkadi shares her investigation into nitrate pollution in small towns' tap water. But first, Robin Opsahl of Iowa Capital Dispatch gives us a statehouse update. Also, Iowa Capital Dispatch's Cami Koons talks about a controversial piece of legislation that could change how Iowa's impaired waters list is managed. Iowa's State Climatologist Justin Glisan explains this year's snow drought and its consequences. Finally, we groove into the weekend with Studio One's CeCe Mitchell with new tracks from Buck Meek and Dogpark.
Kevin Breen and Mariah Kimball have a unique relationship.High school sweethearts since the Winnicunnett days, they've experienced a tumultuous 18 years of being together.Yet, after 13 years of marriage, they say their marriage is the best (and hottest) it's ever been.Now, they're on a mission to help struggling Seacoast couples feel the same way.In a special Valentine's Day bonus episode, Kevin & Mariah sit down with host Troy Farkas to discuss the crazy personal evolutions they've undergone, why it's actually not a crime for a man to embrace his masculine side in 2026, the power of bringing men together, why it's O.K. for women to lean into their "swirly" feminine energy, the (strange) intimacy workshops they're hosting on the Seacoast, and much more.To learn more about Kevin's men group, you can message him on Instagram @_kevinbreen. For Mariah's offerings, visit her Instagram page @mariahgkimball.SPONSORS:Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!Sage Portsmouth: Portsmouth's newest luxury condominiums are here! Inquire and book a showing here.To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Why Kevin and Mariah married each other (00:00)Mariah's personal transformation that forever changed their marriage (08:20)How Kevin learned what masculinity actually is (28:32)SPONSORS: Investment advisor David Higgins & Budget Blinds of the SeacoastWhy all men actually aren't horrible people (34:10)Kevin's men's group and how it's changed his life (43:05)Why men need men and women need women (55:52)SPONSOR: Sage Portsmouth (01:00:22)Troy's experience at their intimacy workshop (01:02:00)Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.
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Erin Ovalle didn't want to do it anymore.No more storm-chasing. No more murder-suicides. No more doom-and-gloom of the news business.So, she quit the evening news business in Florida, and the Massachusetts native then found her way to the anchor chair, where she hosted morning TV shows in Portland, ME, for the city's ABC and CBS affiliates.After years of telling more positive stories in Portland, she began to get a different itch: Entrepreneurship.So, despite the challenges of the modern media climate, she decided to start her own media organization in 2016, Maine Life Media.Maine Life Media tells the stories of the people and businesses across the entire state of Maine. Their media network produces several TV shows, with lifestyle show Maine Life TV serving as the flagship. Their shows air on weekends on NewsCenter Maine, as well as NBCSports Boston.From her office in Portland, the nine-time Emmy nominee sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss why she entered the media business several decades ago, the strange places her early career took her, the tragic circumstances that led her to move to Maine, the struggles of finding happiness working in the media business, why she started Maine Life Media, the joy telling stories brings her, and more.Plus, with Seacoast Stories Dinner Club preparing to take over Portland on Feb. 18, Ovalle lists the restaurants that we absolutely have to hit.To support Ovalle, you can follow her on Instagram @erinovalle and/or subscribe to the Maine Life YouTube channel.SPONSORS:Jenn Bakos Photography: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen @jennbakosphoto on Instagram to get started.Oomph Salon: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!Check out this article about "Seacoast Stories" in the Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazineUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Controversial Seacoast takes (00:00)Erin's winding media background (07:50)Why Erin joined Portland's TV circuit in 2008 (18:52)SPONSORS: Oomph Salon & Jenn Bakos Photography (28:00)Starting Maine Life Media in 2016 (30:50)The struggles of running a media company (40:00)How Maine Life Media became a full-fledged business (44:45)Portland food recs! (56:12)
On this Newsbuzz episode, IPR's Josie Fischels shares her reporting on how immigration enforcement is keeping artists from the Midwest. We also get a legislative update from IPR's Katarina Sostaric, with proposals to end vaccine requirements and expand a ban on LGBTQ+ materials in schools. The Gazette's Grace King talks about proposed school closures in the Cedar Rapids school district, Iowa writer Christina Fernandez-Morrow on the impact of Bad Bunny's Grammy win and Studio One host Tressa Glass shares new tunes from Mitski and Noah Kahan.
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Later this week, the top athletes in the world will walk in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the dream for nearly every young athlete everywhere.Seabrook's Scotty Lago knows what it's like to make that walk.In 2010, he represented the United States of America at the Vancouver games. At 22 years old, he faced all the pressure in the world. And he delivered ... until he didn't.After perfectly executing a run he'd never performed before, Lago (unthinkably) won the bronze medal in the men's half pipe, earning himself a spot alongside legendary teammate Shaun White on the podium, who took home the gold.Then, a couple hours later, an inappropriate photo of Lago celebrating his accomplishment surfaced on TMZ, and then things began to unravel.Shortly after the photo spread online, the United States Olympic Committee sent him home, prematurely ending Lago's only Olympics experience.From his home in South Hampton, N.H., Lago joins host Troy Farkas to talk about what happened that night, and how the Seacoast fully stood behind him when he returned home. He also talks about how he found snowboarding in the first place, why he "floated" after retiring from the sport a decade ago, his love for hunting, and why he's now pursuing a career on YouTube.And, perhaps most importantly to Lago, he explains how he's rediscovered his devotion to his Christian faith after going on a men's retreat in Maine last year.To watch Lago's hunting vlogs, you can subscribe to his YouTube channel (@WildLago) here.SPONSORS:Jenn Bakos Photography: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen @jennbakosphoto on Instagram to get started.Oomph Salon: Special happy hour haircuts for just $45 at New England's top-rated salon! AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!Check out this article about "Seacoast Stories" in the Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazineUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, March 4, in Dover, NH! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Scotty Lago's snowboarding career prior to 2010 (00:00)Reflecting on his Olympics experience (07:48)The TMZ photo that ended Scotty's Olympics prematurely (17:08)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photo & Oomph Salon (25:23)How Scotty's career unfolded post-Olympics (28:05)Why Scotty loves hunting & is pursuing a career in it (30:36)The Christian men's retreat that changed Scotty's life (44:00)What is a good man? (58:46)
Live from Studio One with the Voll Sisters, absolute fan favourites! Fresh from Tamworth and already locking in gigs for 2026
We wrap up our series of Hollywood stars who solved crimes on the air with Glenn Ford. The star of Gilda, The Big Heat, and 3:10 to Yuma appeared on radio as Christopher London, a globetrotting private eye created by Erle Stanley Gardner. We'll hear Ford as London in "The Missing Heiress" (originally aired on NBC on February 5, 1950). Then, he's a man on the run in a Studio One adaptation of "The 39 Steps" (originally aired on CBS on March 23, 1948).
Emma Morse didn't want to become a yoga teacher.A native of South Hampton, N.H. and a UNH alum, the 33-year-old owner of The Yoga Parlor (Hampton, N.H.) took a yoga teacher training in California during her college years, immersing herself in the program to get away, and to try something new.Awestruck while taking in picturesque scenes of blue skies, she realized she not only wanted to teach yoga, but that she needed it for her sanity.She hasn't looked back since.On today's episode, Emma sits down with host Troy Farkas from the four walls of her expanded space in Hampton, where the two discuss what led her to take a YTT, her lifelong battles with ADD, anxiety, and depression, teaching yoga at MISSION (now Studio One) in the studio's early days, the not-so-good aspects of working in the Seacoast fitness scene, starting The Yoga Parlor at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, opening a new studio weeks before giving birth to her daughter late last year, and so much more. CHAPTERS:Bartending at Libby's for 13 years (00:00)Emma's lifelong struggles with ADD & anxiety (05:20)Becoming a teacher & Emma's teaching style (14:32)A CRAZY schedule when she started teaching (25:02)Emma's mental health struggles (31:25)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photography & Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (35:30)Why Emma opened a yoga studio during COVID (38:20)Giving birth & opening a new location late 2025 (54:00)SPONSORS:Jenn Bakos Photography: Get 10% off your first photography session with one of the Seacoast's finest photographers! DM Jen @jennbakosphoto on Instagram to get started.Visit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast for local windows, shades, & cozy vibes!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Mainelove: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! Sign up here.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!
One year ago, Studio One owner Katy Marshall made a decision she never expected to reach:She acquired MISSION - the boutique Portsmouth fitness studio she began her instructing career at, and vowed to never return to.In a new segment entitled "The Follow-Up," host Troy Farkas sits down with Katy at Studio One Portsmouth to discuss the surprising text message that started this chain of events in late 2024, the frantic sprint to turn MISSION into Studio One in just ONE DAY, how she had to fight to convince existing MISSION members and staff to stay amid the messy transition, dealing with stiff competition in the area, and how, a year later, Studio One finally feels like it has found its footing in its new home.Plus, Katy and Troy discuss the STRUGGLES of entrepreneurship, why fitness is directly tied to the stories we tell ourselves, and so much more.To check out Studio One for yourself, you can use the code "COASTIE26" at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!CHAPTERS:Reflecting on her time working at MISSION (00:00)Katy's fitness instructing philosophy (07:05)How the MISSION acquisition happened (26:10)The struggles of acquiring a business (36:45)How hard running a fitness business is (40:40)Dealing with fitness studio competition in the area (50:00)Strange client habits and "Just Show Up January" (59:25)UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club presented by Mainelove: Friday, February 6, in Newmarket, NH! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, February 18, in Portland, ME! Sign up here.
Live from Studio One for a special event to mark the launch of Tradfest. We have live music from the Hothouse Flowers, Segun Akano and Yankari, Sibeal, Brian Kennedy and Cailini Lua.
NASA's Artemis II mission is nearing launch, and an Iowa State University professor and retired astronaut knows exactly what that moment feels like. Also on this Newsbuzz edition, we break down a busy first week at the Iowa Statehouse as Republican lawmakers roll out an ambitious — and contentious — legislative agenda. We'll also take a closer look at why Iowa's controversial school library book ban is back in federal court and what a new wave of billion-dollar natural disasters means for insurance coverage and risk management in Iowa and beyond. And we groove into the weekend with Studio One.
Today's mix is a follow-up to my post about Leroy Sibbles, his life and legacy, which you can read here. This mix covers a few of his iconic basslines, solo material, including a 2025 release, and a few hits with The Heptones. PLAYLIST The Heptones – Fattie Fattie The Heptones – Baby John Holt;Leroy Sibbles – Let's Build Our Dreams Sound Dimension – Real Rock Leroy Sibbles – Rock and Come On Leroy Sibbles – Love Won't Come Easy The Heptones – Book Of Rules Leroy Sibbles – Garden of Life The Abyssinians – Satta Massagana The Heptones – Cool Rasta Cornell Campbell – Queen of the Minstrel The Heptones – Country Boy Johnny Clarke – Declaration Of Rights - Remastered 2000 Leroy Sibbles – Now You're Gone Mighty Diamonds – Pass The Kutchie The Heptones – Equal Rights The Heptones – I Shall Be Released Leroy Sibbles – A Chance on Love
J. BONNER, SCOTT ABELS & JIMMY CLIFF'S REBIRTH is the focus of our final episode of 2025. On this Episode 115 hosted by Junor Francis and produced by Eric Kohler, J. and Scott reflect on recording and performing with Jimmy as part of his ENGINE ROOM backing band led by TIM ARMSTRONG. This seminal album, Rebirth, won a Grammy Award in 2012, and deservedly so.J.'s credits include JANDISC RECORDS, STUDIO ONE, THE AGGROLITES, THE VESSELS, BLACK EMERALDS, and DUB STREET ROCKERS. Scott's credits include HEPCAT, THE AGGROLITES, LARS FREDERIKSEN & THE BASTARDS, THEE HURRICANES, WESTERN STANDARD TIME, JR. THOMAS & THE VOLCANOS, LET'S GO BOWLING, and CYPRESS HILL.
IPR Studio One hosts Nick Brunner, Tony Dehner, Cece Mitchell, Sean McClain and Tressa Glass share their favorite new music from the last year.
Some artists belong to a moment. Johnny Osbourne is part of the evolution of reggae, dating back to the 1960s and the Studio One world, to the raw energy of 1980s dancehall. Osbourne didn't just adapt to change; he carried his voice through it all while delivering his unique vocal style. Studio One foundations Johnny Osbourne came up at Studio One, and early recordings like “See and Blind” showcase a young vocalist steeped in soul, restraint, and melodic control. Studio One was a label but also a fertile training ground, a boot camp for many young artists over the years, and Osbourne took it all in. By the mid–1970s, Osbourne moved beyond Studio One and began shaping a more personal sound - his tone grew stronger and more street-aware. Tracks like “Truths and Rights” and “Ready or Not” feel like a bridge, still rooted in roots reggae, but miles away from his first Studio One Recordings. When dancehall took over in the early 1980s, many roots singers faded into obscurity. Osbourne didn't. Instead of fighting the shift, he leaned into it — applying a roots-trained voice to harder, faster riddims. Songs like “Buddy Bye,” “Folly Ranking,” and “No Ice Cream Sound” became sound system staples, built for crowd reaction and rewind culture. It's been 6 decades since the 77-year-old released his first music, and he is still recording to this day. That is a remarkable career and legacy. PLAYLIST Johnny Osbourne – See and Blind (with The Sensations) Johnny Osbourne – Truths & Rights Johnny Osbourne – Right, Right Time (with Earth, Roots & Water) Johnny Osbourne – Jah Ovah Johnny Osbourne – In the Area Johnny Osbourne – We Need Love Johnny Osbourne – Fally Ranking Johnny Osbourne – Ready or Not Johnny Osbourne – Purify Your Heart Johnny Osbourne – Ice Cream Love Johnny Osbourne – No Lollipop, No Sweet So Johnny Osbourne – Water Pumping Johnny Osbourne – Give a Little Love Johnny Osbourne – Rock and Come In Johnny Osbourne – No Sound Like We Johnny Osbourne – Never Stop Fighting Johnny Osbourne – Buddy Bye
Comedian Jane Lynch, known for roles in Glee and Only Murders in the Building, has been bringing holiday spirit and her musical talents across the country for the last decade. Lynch spoke with Charity Nebbe ahead of her Iowa City performance about spreading the Christmas spirit through song. But first, we get to know Studio One host Mark Simmet, as he prepares to retire, and Iowa Public Radio's Morning Edition host Megan McKinney.
On days when someone is executed at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, community members are generally allowed to gather outside the prison in a large field. Separated by fences and distance are the "against" and "for" sides. The "againsts" are usually made up of a few dozen clergy and abolitionists, including one of our guests today — death row chaplain Rev. Tim Holton. The "for" side tends to be much slimmer. Frequently, there's just one man: our other guest, Rick Laude.During the course of their conversation in the TIN studio, they learn their lives have a lot in common, particularly the childhood trauma they experienced. This organically turned into a conversation between them and not an interview by us. We're along for the ride with you — and grateful to be in the room.
TVC 715.1: Ed welcomes back author, essayist, novelist, and TV historian Mitchell Hadley (The Electronic Mirror, ItsAboutTV.com). Mitchell's latest book, Darkness in Primetime: How Classic-Era TV Foresaw Modern Society's Descent into Hell, is a series of essays that shows how certain episodes of such classic series as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Star Trek, and The Prisoner, as well as some of the live dramas that originally aired on Studio One, Playhouse 90, and Kraft Television Theatre—all of which were originally written and broadcast in either the 1950s or 1960s—not only envisioned a society of 24/7 surveillance, thought control, disinformation, persecution, and loss of freedom, but portrayed those realities in ways that are disturbingly similar to the world that we currently occupy. Darkness in Primetime is available wherever books are sold through Throckmorton Press and Amazon.com.
On this episode of Kinescope, John Siuntres, Jeff Parker, and Gabriel Hardman spotlight the remarkable live television work of Boris Karloff — best known as Hollywood's original Frankenstein Monster but equally commanding on the small screen. From the tense anthology dramas of the early 1950s to his chilling appearances on Studio One, Westinghouse Studio One, Climax!, Suspense, and The United States Steel Hour, Karloff proved that terror and empathy could coexist in real time — without retakes.The hosts revisit surviving kinescopes that capture Karloff's range — cultured villains, haunted men, and tragic figures performed before live audiences. They explore how these broadcasts bridged the golden age of horror and the birth of television drama, revealing how Karloff's gravitas and restraint brought unexpected humanity to live anthology television. Expect insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and production history from the era when Boris Karloff mastered the art of live fright.
On Halloween night, in 1992, an unusual television special aired on the BBC. Nobody expected what happened next. “The technicians were looking up at the big screen in the lobby, saying to each other, ‘My God, what's going on in Studio One?'” This episode was first released in 2022. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we sit down with Gregor Beyerle, one of the most recognizable faces behind PreSonus Studio One and its Software Product Specialist at Fender / PreSonus.Gregor shares his journey from touring keyboardist and ghostwriter to becoming one of Studio One's most trusted voices in workflow design and education.We dig into:How Gregor went from touring Europe at age 19 to joining PreSonusWhy speed = income — and how workflow design can double your outputThe evolution of Studio One from 2.0 to 7The new Launcher / Looper page and how it compares to Ableton LiveKeyboard shortcuts, ergonomics, and the balance between logic & creativityThe future of interoperability between DAWs and why collaboration mattersGregor's own projects: Reaper and Voltmeister
Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: October 18, 2025Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS9: E8: Jim Odom (LeRoux) - The Presonus MatermindSHOW SUMMARY:Ever wonder how a touring guitarist becomes a tech founder, sells to Fender, then jumps right back into producing records? That's the arc we trace with Jim Odom—guitarist for Louisiana's LeRoux and co‑founder of Presonus—who opens up about the craft of recording, the grit of the Gulf Coast scene, and the magic that only happens when players share a room and a downbeat. We dig into the making of a new album with blues powerhouse Jonathan “Boogie” Long, why Jim still chases the sound of a real console, and how a smart session band can lift a song in a single take. Jim pulls back the curtain on Studio One's origins, the rocket ride of a NAMM breakthrough, and the decision to sell Presonus to Fender after years of global growth. The stories stretch from pine‑lined Studio in the Country, where Kansas and Dirty Dancing cuts took shape, to present‑day plans with Miracle Media, his label focused on honest performances and songs built to last. LeRoux fans get a feast: memories of Jeff Pollard's soaring voice, Fergie Frederiksen's effortless high notes, and the late Tony Haselden's razor-sharp lyrics. Jim teases a vintage live release from the late 70s, and shares why the band is refreshing its show toward the rock energy of Up and So Fired Up with current singer Jeff McCarty. We also wade into AI's impact on music—training on copyrighted catalogs, the uncanny feel of generated tracks, and why listeners will keep seeking the human touch in phrasing, tone, and time. If you love the crossroads where songwriting, recording, and innovation meet, you'll feel right at home. Tap play, follow LeRoux on Facebook and www.leroux.band, and if the conversation hits a chord, share it with a friend and leave a quick review—what LeRoux era do you want to hear live next?Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web Pagewww.leroux.bandCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio Your Host,Randy Hulsey
This week on The Kinescope Podcast, John and the panel revisit the gripping 1957 Studio One production “The Night America Trembled.” Hosted by Edward R. Murrow and featuring a remarkable early cast — including Warren Beatty, Ed Asner, Warren Oates, James Coburn, and John Astin — the teleplay dramatizes the nationwide panic sparked by Orson Welles' infamous 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast. While the story amps up the hysteria for television, it remains a fascinating look at how a single night of radio blurred the line between fact and fiction for millions of listeners.
Send us a textSam Holland is a mechanical and product design engineer whose journey threads through influential design labs and breakthrough products—from MakerBot's pioneering 3D printers to livestream hardware at Vimeo, and now forging his own path through Informal.cc. At MakerBot, he served as Technical Lead on the Method 3D printer and spearheaded subsystems for the Replicator Z18, work that included patent‑winning innovations in gantry mechanics and extruder design. His move to Livestream and Vimeo saw him shaping products like Mevo Plus and Studio One, integrating sleek form and functionality for the live‑streaming era.In late 2018, Sam co‑founded Informal.cc in Brooklyn—a freelance collective dedicated to helping startups design, manufacture, and market hardware effectively. There, he blends expertise in CAD (OnShape, SolidWorks), design for manufacturing and assembly, vendor sourcing, and team staffing. Under his leadership, Informal has also launched the Informal Hardware Handbook, a community‑driven guide that chronicles best practices across ideation, manufacturing, and go‑to‑market strategy—rooted in real‑world experience navigating constraints like chip shortages and shifting product timelines.Beyond the drafting table, Sam brings products to life—some have reached audiences through QVC, CVS, Best Buy, and even Shark Tank. He couples doing with teaching, from presenting hands‑on hardware workshops at schools like Rock Point in Vermont to authoring product teardowns and insights on Informal's blog—most recently a teardown of a SimpliSafe Keypad and a love letter to OnShape as his “ride‑or‑die” CAD tool. Outside of engineering, he balances his design drive with drumming, cooking, and Vermont explorations.Here's a conversation with Sam Holland, where we'll dive into accelerating hardware careers, cracking the design‑to‑manufacturing code, and even that hilarious “Donut Hole‑Der” open letter to Dunkin'—because sometimes even frameworks for product engineering aren't spared a sense of humor. LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samholland-engineering/Click here to learn more about simulation solutions from Simutech Group.