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Through a connection with my last guest, Luis Malbas, I got to have a great conversation with Mike Sloat of mikesloat.com. He is a video producer and has produced videos for many musicians, non-profits, elearning events, and for food, wine, and beverage vendors. Mike has a rich history in music and it shows as we discuss first guitars, being a luthier, and the music industry from the video side. Join us for a great conversation! Mike’s Contact Info  MikeSloat.com Linkedin   Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new PATREON Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits Break Music Credits: 

Luis Malbas and I met about 5 years ago in the professional field of Learning and Development and through this meeting, we also discovered that we share a love for playing and listening to music. So, the next natural move was to have him on as a guest and get the full story of his history. I was not let down! An accomplished musician and a shining light in the world of Learning and Development, Luis and I talk house parties, punk rock, and 'not' learning the piano. Luis and his music TLDC Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616 

Today I get to talk with a long-time friend of the podcast, Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility. We talk about his transition from writing about all things rock into the world of webzines and ultimately a thriving YouTube community. There were some great guitar discussions and get his input on physical media when it comes to music. It is a great episode with some amazing insight to Pete and the world of rock and prog music! Sea of Tranquility YouTube Link Comic Book Geezers YouTube Link

In part two, we talk to Jim O'Loughlin of the You’re Not Listening Podcast and he clears up some things from Sean's podcast, does a little dancing, and tells some great stories about music and the life of a DJ. Check it! Podcast Link for You’re Not Listening You’re Not Listening on FB Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon YouTube iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

The start of a two-part series with the team from You’re Not Listening Podcast and we start with Shaun O’Loughlin in the hot seat first. We talk (semi) local bands, marching band, and the influence Shaun’s dad had on his diverse taste in music leading to the invention of their podcast! Podcast Link for You’re Not Listening You’re Not Listening on FB Podcast mentioned in link, Memories with a Beat Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon YouTube iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

Continuing our Covers Series, Brent and I review covers of a classic rock staple, Back in Black by AC/DC. So many covers with so little time. From a lullabye to blue grass and everything in between! Spotify List of Covers: Back in Black Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

In part two of this two-part series, Ivan gives us his music history and how he passed that on to his daughter, Nicole. It is amazing to see how big a role family can play in ones appreciation for music and just how deep that love of music can go. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

This is part one of a two-part series where I speak with a father (Ivan) and daughter (Nicole) who are both "Dead Heads" and have spent their lives attending shows together. Music is a big part of their live and forms a unique connection between them, so come hear their music stories! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

In this episode, I talk with the host of https://berkreviews.com/ Jon Berkenfield. Jon was also the bass player for my local band in central Florida named Contrast. I have known Jon for quite a while, but his music story was surprising in some areas and hit home in others! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

Up front is another of our episodes on covers where Brent Schlenker and myself look at the classic blues song, Johnny B. Goode. There are some pretty diverse versions here to unpack. The second half is Brent’s Music story and man was I blown away by his journey and how music has been in his life. Spotify List of Covers: Johnny B. Goode Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

Back again with Brent Schlenker and we keep with the 80's pop songs covered in (mostly) rock or metal. This time we are diving into Take On Me, the 1984 smash hit by Ah Ha. I followed Brent down his hole again with some surprisingly great versions! Spotify List of Covers: Take On Me Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

In this episode, Brent Schlenker and I start a series on 80's pop songs covered in (mostly) rock or metal. Brent started us of with a great one in the 1988 hit by Roxette, "The Look". There are some very interesting covers of this song and I followed Brent down his rat hole to see how each band put their mark on this song.  Spotify List of Covers: The Look Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sukiny-syny Break Music Credits: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/?t=25616

Craig has been kicking this one around since before the #pandemic and needed to get it out there. George was all over it! The rant that should bring some good, opinionated emails to the mail box. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com

Welcoming back George from his hiatus. What are you listening to during the quarantine? We discuss famous drops, pandemic playlists, and that famous AC/DC album that just turned 40. You might be surprised by this one! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com

With George on a short hiatus, I brought in the big guns; Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility fills in as a co-host. With both of us being avid musicians on the guitar, we decided to talk about the best guitar duos in rock history.  Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com You can find Pete Pardo at: Web Site: https://www.seaoftranquility.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SeaofTranquilityProg

Two guests! Yes, we have Shaun and Jim O'Loughlin of You're Not Listening Podcast on and we discuss "The Untouchable" songs that should never be covered. It even has the quintessential 'dad joke' included! This one deserved a Spotify List too! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube You're Not Listening Web Site You're Not Listening FB Page Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com

Talking music with Pete Pardo is one of our favorite things to do and this rant was no exception. We discuss albums that you used to love, now you despise, albums you couldn't stand back-in-the-day and now you love. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Pete Pardo: Sea Of Tranquility YouTube for Sea of Tranquility Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com

Testing a new recording platform and we just turned it into a quick episode! Stories in songs. Just some fun banter and back and forth.  Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube   The History Cache Podcast: The Edmund Fitzgerald Episode Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com

MTV changed the landscape for music forever. Is the medium still relevant today? Why is MTV not a buzz word in music anymore? We welcome back Jon Berkenfield of Berkreviews.com to get his insight on this subject. What is your favorite video of all time? Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube   Jon's Favorite Video Mix Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com

With a pandemic hitting the world, a lot of people are using outdoor, local activities like running and a way to keep fit. This episode, we talk with a good friend and former Contrast member, Josh Boles, about our running mixes and how music plays a big part! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon   iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube   Link to Josh at Saluda: http://www.saludacymbals.com/c/jboles.html   Are we missing something? Let us know at MusicMusingFeedback@gmail.com