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Mike Keneally Ripping People’s Heads Off On Stage – Photo: Per Sviggum Welcome back to the East Main Podcast, and thank you for listening. This episode is part two of my conversation with musician, composer, producer, Mike Keneally. The music playing under the podcast introduction is called “Liquid and Fumes” – which is the opening track on the debut album from MFTJ – the super unique collaboration of Mike Keneally and Scott Schorr. Brian Brodeur first met Mike several years after he was a member of Frank Zappa’s last touring band.. If you’re not familiar with that band, check out Zappa releases such as Broadway the Hard Way, Make a Jazz Noise Here, or The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life. Amazing stuff. Definitely worth checking out. After his time with Zappa, Mike has worked with a who’s who of high-level musicians, including Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and more.. but along with his own substantial body of solo work (which we strongly recommend you check out), he is a prolific collaborator… working with notable artists including Todd Rundren, Devin Townsend, Kevin Gilbert, and Andy Partridge of XTC. His latest collaboration is a duo project with Producer/Musician Scott Schorr of Lazy Bones Recordings – called MFTJ. Mike and Scott released the first eponymously titled MFTJ album in March of 2020 – and have recently released their second MFTJ effort, entitled “My Mom’s Getting a Horse” Brodeur spoke to Mike Keneally about the debut MFTJ collaboration in April of 2020, and here is that conversation… For more information about MFTJ: mftj.bandcamp.com For more information about Mike Keneally, visit www.keneally.com The post Interview with Musician, Composer, Producer: Mike Keneally – Part 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

Musician, Composer, Producer Mike Keneally Well, for people who work in and around the recording industry, the third weekend of January each year could only mean one thing: the annual pilgrimage to Anaheim California for the NAMM Show. NAMM stands for National Association of Music Merchants, and their annual trade show brings together music equipment manufacturers, publishers and music professionals to meet up, hang out and check out all the latest gear and releases for the coming year. With the COVID19 pandemic, like many other trade shows, NAMM has gone virtual in 2021 – but, eventually.. it will be back, better than ever. So, in celebration of the NAMM show, this episode of the East Main podcast features part of Brian Brodeur’s conversation with musician, composer, producer – Mike Keneally. Mike is known for his work with Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Andy Partridge (XTC), Kevin Gilbert, Scott Schorr (MFTJ), Devin Townsend and more. Mike’s a great guy and a fabulous musician, and the the NAMM show has always been an annual opportunity for Brian to hang with Mike, see him perform, and catch up on all of his latest projects ~ but that won’t be happening this year, so this episode of the East Main Podcast features a portion of Brian’s conversation from April of 2020 with Mike Keneally. For more information about Mike Keneally, visit www.keneally.com The post Interview with Musician, Composer, Producer: Mike Keneally – Part 1 appeared first on East Main Media.

In previous episodes of this podcast, I’ve talked about how media has evolved From the 20th century to the 21st century.. It’s my opinion that regarding media, the 21st century really began with the arrival of the COVID19 pandemic. This idea is framed by where, when and how we produce and consume media content. Video conferencing has become commonplace – and content is much more targeted to specific audiences on specific platforms – rather than distributed via widespread broadcasts on limited outlets. So, in this episode, I’d like to share an idea to think about when you’re preparing to create content The Five W’s of Content Creation: WHO WHAT WHY WHERE and WHEN Please Subscribe, share with friends and colleagues.. and leave a good rating! The post The Five Ws of Content Creation: What Who Why Where and When appeared first on East Main Media.

From puzzle pieces to the music history of The Who, The Beatles, symphony orchestras and more, Brian Brodeur discusses the musical lessons that informed how East Main Media built an incredible team and achieved successful growth over the last 20 years. /// “If you look at the coffee mugs in our studio kitchen at East Main Media, you’ll see many of them printed with a simple math equation: 1+1=3. Of course, that addition equation is wrong, but it refers to a fundamental philosophy of how I recruit team members, how I’ve staffed my company, and how I manage projects at East Main Media. It’s about Teamwork… about working together. About the sum being greater than the parts. Simply put: I want team members – the people that I work with, directly – to not just bring a set of skills or talents to the table individually – but I need team members that “compliment” me and each other within the work we do together. Think of it this way – team members, or people in general, as like puzzle pieces – each with individualized shapes, or unique characteristics – and the team, or business as a whole, is the puzzle. Each piece of the puzzle is unique unto itself, but only when all pieces are brought together – does it create the complete picture…” Please Subscribe, share with friends and colleagues.. and leave a good rating! The post One Plus One Equals Three: Teamwork and the Art in Business Management appeared first on East Main Media.

Alice in Wonderland: Central Park NYC Welcome back to the East Main Media podcast – I’m your host, Brian Brodeur – Well, we made it through 2020 – and we’ve had the podcast on hiatus… BUT, it’s 2021 and we’ve got to catch up on some things… so there’s no better time than NOW to bring back the POD! The post Welcome to the 21st Century: Podcast Reboot – Through The Looking Glass appeared first on East Main Media.

East Main Media Podcast host, Brian Brodeur, spoke with award-winning television producer and director, Jeff Friedman, at Jeff’s home in Maine during the summer of 2019. Their conversation highlights Jeff’s work with the Livingston Philanthropies Inc, and how people can volunteer or donate to make a real difference during the 2019 holiday season. To find more information, please visit Livingston Philanthropies’ website, their Facebook page, or you can donate directly >>> HERE. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Jeff Friedman | Director, Producer, Philanthropist appeared first on East Main Media.

Guest host Alex Aldea sits down this week with actor and producer Francesco Nuzzi to discuss his production company Open Iris Entertainment and some of the films he’s produced – including his modern adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, Star Crossed Lovers. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Francesco Nuzzi | Actor – Producer appeared first on East Main Media.

Guest host Alex Aldea continues his conversation with filmmaker and director Corydon “Cordy” Wagner with a deeper dive into Cordy’s directing style including an overview of some of his latest commercial work. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Corydon Wagner | Director | Part 2 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

Guest host Alex Aldea sits down this week with filmmaker and director Corydon “Cordy” Wagner to discuss how he got into filmmaking and tips for those trying to break into the industry. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Corydon Wagner | Director | Part 1 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

This week, Brian Brodeur continues his conversation with “financial freedom enthusiast” Dwayne Wilkins as they discuss his chance meeting with Ras Baraka and take a deep dive into who and what inspired Dwayne’s self-confidence and “can-do” attitude. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Dwayne R. Wilkins | Financial Freedom Enthusiast | Part 2 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

This week, Brian Brodeur speaks with “financial freedom enthusiast” Dwayne Wilkins about his community activism and the financial education programs he leads across New Jersey. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Dwayne R. Wilkins | Financial Freedom Enthusiast | Part 1 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

Guest host Alex Aldea continues his conversation with actor Michael McGlone. This week Michael discusses how yoga and healthy living can help to alleviate the depression and anxiety prevalent in the acting world, and also talks about his latest project Kenny the Gun. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Michael McGlone | Actor | Part 2 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

Guest host Alex Aldea takes over this week to speak with actor Michael McGlone. They discuss how Michael got his start in the award-winning film, The Brothers McMullen, and how he prepares for roles by tapping into his personal experiences. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Michael McGlone | Actor | Part 1 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

Brian Brodeur catches up with Mike Shapiro in Coral Springs, Florida to discuss all things TAPinto, a network of 80+ hyper-local news sites. Mike gives us the lowdown on TAPinto’s past, present and future – and how TAPinto serves local communities and area businesses. (Full disclosure – TAPintoTV, a member of the TAPinto network, is owned and operated by East Main Media) This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Michael Shapiro | Founder and CEO – TAPinto.net hyper-local news network appeared first on East Main Media.

In Part Two of their conversation, Brian Brodeur and Mitch Slater discuss Bruce Springsteen, Larry King, the definition of success, staying curious, traveling to England, and more… This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Mitch Slater | Financial Advisor and Podcaster | Part 2 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

This week Brian sits down with Mitch Slater as he has connected with such interesting people as Howard Stern, Larry King, Gary Vaynerchuk and Steven Van Zandt – and we hear about how his mother danced on stage with Bruce Springsteen at Van Zandt’s album release party in Asbury Park! This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Mitch Slater | Financial Advisor and Podcaster | Part 1 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

Brian Brodeur’s conversation with entertainer and public-speaking guru Tommy Hilcken continues as they talk music, live performance, seeing opportunities, and the human connection of being present in the moment. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Tommy Hilcken | Entertainer and Executive Coach | Part 2 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

Brian Brodeur talks with Tommy Hilcken about his life and career – from staring out as magician/entertainer Tommy Knucklehead, to inspiring people as a motivational speaker, to building his public-speaking and sales consulting firm, Tommy Hilcken Productions. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Tommy Hilcken | Entertainer and Motivational Speaker | Part 1 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.

East Main podcast host, Brian Brodeur, welcomes Mitch Beinhaker and Jonathan Goodgold of the Law Firm of Beinhaker, Maitlin & Goodgold to discuss how helping businesses succeed rather than picking up the pieces when they fail is beneficial not only to the client but to their firm as well. Mitch and Jonathan highlight how they utilize social media to create a community among friends and colleagues, and why they’ve decided to share their expertise through two new podcasts: “DIY Legal” and “The Accidental Entrepreneur” This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Mitch Beinhaker and Jonathan Goodgold | Beinhaker, Maitlin & Goodgold appeared first on East Main Media.

Guest host Alex Aldea continues his conversation with Seth Everett with advice for new podcasters. He also recounts stories about how a tweet about Bobby Brown got him 10,000 likes, how his wife correctly predicted the end of the Jussie Smollett story, and how his podcast Sports With Friends came to be. This episode was brought to you by JLC Accounting and TAPintoTV. The post Seth Everett | Broadcaster/Podcaster | Part 2 of 2 appeared first on East Main Media.