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Talkin’ Blues

420 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

My love of music has led me to document music and the musicians. I am fascinated by the creative process behind the songs and performances. These are my conversations with those who live in music.

If you have any questions or comments, please email at [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

Mako

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Episodes

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 359 - Gretchen Menn

June 10, 2023 13:33 - 1 hour - 125 MB

A conversation with American guitarist, educator and composer - Gretchen Menn (solo artist, Zepparella) - www.gretchenmenn.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 358 - John Fohl

May 27, 2023 10:41 - 1 hour - 137 MB

A conversation with New Orleans guitarist, singer and songwriter - John Fohl (solo artist, Dr. John, Cherry Poppin' Daddies).

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 357 - Michael Shrieve

May 20, 2023 13:15 - 1 hour - 148 MB

A conversation with American drummer, percussionist, and composer - MIchael Shrieve (Santana, Automatic Man, Go, HSAS, solo artist) - http://www.michaelshrieve.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 356 - Paul Pigat

May 13, 2023 13:36 - 1 hour - 135 MB

A conversation with guitarist, teacher, singer and songwriter, Paul Pigat (Cousin Harley, Boxcar Campfire and Paul Pigat Trio) - www.paulpigat.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 355 - Angela Petrilli

April 02, 2023 19:17 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MB

A conversation with L.A. singer, songwriter and guitarist - Angela Petrilli (Angela Petrilli and The Players, Roses & Cigarettes) - https://www.angelapetrillimusic.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 354 - Duke Robillard

March 25, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 130 MB

A conversation with American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, Duke Robillard (solo artist, Roomful of Blues, The Fabulous Thunderbirds) - https://www.dukerobillard.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 353 - Erin McCallum

March 11, 2023 13:16 - 44 minutes - 82 MB

A conversation with Canadian singer/songwriter, Erin McCallum - http://www.erinmccallum.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 352 - Tommy Aldridge

March 04, 2023 14:03 - 1 hour - 154 MB

A conversation with American heavy metal and hard rock drummer - Tommy Aldridge (Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers Band, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Moore, Whitesnake, Ted Nugent, and Iconic).  

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 351 - Chris Frye

February 25, 2023 13:37 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MB

A conversation with lead singer/guitarist of folk/roots band The Bills and solo artist - Chris Frye  - https://chrisfrye.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 350 - Shane Guse

February 17, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 158 MB

A conversation with the recipient of seven Canadian Country Music Awards in the musician categories, a CCMA Musicians Hall of Honour inductee in 2018 and the founding member and leader of the Canadian Roots group, The Western Swing Authority - Shane Guse - https://thewesternswingauthority.com/ 

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 349 - Brooke Blackburn

February 10, 2023 22:05 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

A conversation with singer, songwriter and guitarist, Brooke Blackburn (Blackburn Brothers & Bentley Collective) - http://www.blackburnbrothersmusic.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 348 - Charlie Huhn

February 03, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MB

A conversation with singer, songwriter and guitarist, Charlie Huhn (Foghat, Victory, Humble Pie, Gary Moore and Ted Nugent).

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 347 - Joseph Yanuziello

January 27, 2023 20:08 - 1 hour - 124 MB

A conversation with Canadian Luthier - Joseph Yanuziello - https://www.yanuziello.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 346 - Dinuk Wijeratne

January 19, 2023 09:37 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MB

 A conversation with award-winning composer, pianist, conductor and educator - Dinuk Wijeratne - https://www.dinukwijeratne.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 345 - Michael Bridge

January 13, 2023 22:16 - 1 hour - 123 MB

A conversation with Canadian jazz, folk and classical music accordionist, Michael Bridge (solo artist, Ladom Ensemble & Bridge & Wolak) -  www.michaelbridge.ca  

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 344 - Joe Filisko

December 30, 2022 22:42 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

A conversation with master harp player, teacher, custom harmonica pioneer, researcher and historian, Joe Filisko - https://www.filiskostore.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 343 - Peter D. Harper

December 23, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

A conversation with Award winning Australian singer/ songwriter/ virtuoso harmonica player/ didgeridoo performer - Peter D. Harper - https://harper.biz/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 342 - Joel Ivany

December 16, 2022 22:18 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

A conversation with Canadian stage director and artistic director of Against the Grain Theatre, artistic director of Edmonton Opera and Program Director for Opera at the Banff Centre, Joel Ivany - www.atgtheatre.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 341 - Terry Wilkins

December 09, 2022 20:05 - 1 hour - 169 MB

A conversation with Australian-born Canadian bassist, composer and producer - Terry Wilkins (Sinner's Choir, Raoul & The Big Time, David Wilcox & The Teddy Bears and Rough Trade).

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 340 - Mike Kappus

December 02, 2022 18:55 - 1 hour - 188 MB

A conversation with Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, founder of the Rosebud Agency, booking agent, manager and Grammy winning record producer - Mike Kappus -http://www.rosebudus.com.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 339 - Shane Theriot

November 25, 2022 19:56 - 53 minutes - 97.2 MB

A conversation with American guitarist, composer, and producer - Shane Theriot - https://www.shanetheriot.com.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 338 - Pouya Hamidi

November 18, 2022 21:24 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

A conversation with music composer, Juno-nominated sound engineer,  and co-founder of Ladom Ensemble, Pouya Hamidi - https://pouyahamidi.com.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 337 - J.T. Lauritsen

November 11, 2022 17:27 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MB

A conversation with Norwegian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - J.T. Lauritsen - https://www.jtlauritsen.com.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 336 - Carlos del Junco

November 03, 2022 18:21 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

A conversation with singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Carlos del Junco - https://www.carlosdeljunco.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 335 - Scott Sharrard

October 28, 2022 17:52 - 1 hour - 121 MB

A conversation with singer/songwriter, lead guitarist and bandleader for the late Gregg Allman and newest member of the legendary Rock and Roll band, Little Feat - Scott Sharrard - https://www.scottsharrard.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 334 - Dr. Laura Carbone

October 07, 2022 23:40 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MB

A conversation with Blues photographer (writer, promoter and a doctor who specializes in Nephrology) - Dr. Laura Carbone - http://www.drlauraphotography.com.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 333 - Miss Emily

September 30, 2022 21:06 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

A conversation with Juno nominated, Maple Blues Award winner, Singer/Songwriter - Miss Emily - https://themissemily.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 332 - Devin Moore

September 23, 2022 10:53 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

A conversation with the co-founder and creative director of Opus Illuminate and the violist for the Isidore String Quartet, Devin Moore.  The Isidore String Quartet recently won 1st prize at the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition - https://www.isidorestringquartet.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 331 - Alan Cross

September 15, 2022 22:52 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MB

A conversation with Canadian radio broadcaster, podcaster and writer, Alan Cross - www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 330 - Steve Smith

September 10, 2022 13:36 - 1 hour - 138 MB

A conversation with the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee,  Steve Smith (Vital Information, Journey, Steps Ahead) - http://www.vitalinformation.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 329 - Big Ben Richardson

September 04, 2022 13:38 - 1 hour - 154 MB

A conversation with Bassist, Producer, Tour Manager and Front Of House Sound man - Big Ben Richardson (The Phantoms, Big Sugar & Grady).

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 328 - Ted Peters

August 25, 2022 17:10 - 1 hour - 117 MB

A conversation with Trombonist/composer - Ted Peters (Blackburn, Ted Peters and the Gumbo Ya-Ya).  

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 327 - Jeff Paris

August 18, 2022 20:53 - 1 hour - 171 MB

A conversation with songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Paris (solo artist, Coco Montoya, Keb'Mo).

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 326 - Franck Goldwasser

August 11, 2022 18:39 - 1 hour - 128 MB

A conversation with Paris-born, West Coast blues guitarist, Franck L. Goldwasser  (solo artist, The Goldwasser/Rannenberg/Wade Trio, Mannish Boys) - https://francklgoldwasser.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 325 - Mike Massé

August 04, 2022 17:18 - 53 minutes - 97.3 MB

A conversation with performer of epic acoustic classic rock, Mike Massé - https://mikemasse.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 324 - Dave Hodge

July 28, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 126 MB

A conversation with an Award-winning sportscaster and an avid music fan, Dave Hodge.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 323 - Andrew Galloway & Bruce Greenaway

July 23, 2022 14:56 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MB

A conversation with the president of Electro-Fi Records, Andrew Galloway (www.electrofi.com) and graphic designer, Bruce Greenaway.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 322 - Jason Lee Mckinney

July 14, 2022 14:07 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MB

A conversation with Nashville based Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician, Jason Lee McKinney - https://www.jasonleemckinneyband.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 321 - Joe Bouchard

July 07, 2022 18:41 - 1 hour - 122 MB

A conversation with musician, singer/songwriter and producer - Joe Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult, solo artist, Blue Coupe & Bouchard Brothers) - joebouchard.com.

Talkin’ Blues Podcast episode 320 - Chicago Slim

July 01, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 124 MB

A conversation with Bluesman/DJ/Producer - Chicago Slim, aka Dr. Daniel Ivankovich.  Dr. Ivankovich is also a trauma/spine surgeon, who heads OnePatient – Global Health Initiative, a nonprofit that specializes in musculoskeletal health and wellness and serves residents of underserved communities throughout Chicago - https://chicagoslim.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 319 - Kai Strauss

June 23, 2022 17:04 - 1 hour - 114 MB

A conversation with multiple German Blues Award winner, singer/songwriter - Kai Strauss - (www.kaistrauss.com).  

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 318 - Jim Pugh

June 17, 2022 21:22 - 1 hour - 125 MB

A conversation with keyboardist (Etta James, Elvin Bishop & Robert Cray), producer and executive director of Little Village Foundation, Jim Pugh - http://littlevillagefoundation.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 317 - Joseph Johnson

June 09, 2022 20:40 - 1 hour - 146 MB

A conversation with the Principal cellist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, soloist and educator, Joseph Johnson -  https://www.joecello.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 316 - Amy Sky

June 02, 2022 18:10 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

A conversation with Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, theatre actress, and television host, Amy Sky - amysky.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 315 - Dave Weld

May 23, 2022 22:12 - 1 hour - 120 MB

A conversation with Chicago blues musician and Delmark recording artist, Dave Weld - https://www.daveweld.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 314 - Gary Cain

May 19, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 123 MB

A conversation with Canadian-born guitarist, singer and songwriter (currently based in Austin, Texas) - Gary Cain - www.garycainband.com

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 313 - Mighty Mike Schermer

May 12, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

A conversation with American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, Mighty Mike Schermer (solo artist, Marcia Ball, Elvin Bishop and others) - https://mighty-mike.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 312 - Toronzo Cannon

May 06, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

A conversation with American electric blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter - Toronzo Cannon - https://www.toronzocannon.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast episode 311 - Pete Schmidt

April 21, 2022 17:54 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

A conversation with Canadian guitarist based out of Lima, Peru and co-founder of Pete Schmidt Guitar Accessories - Pete Schmidt - https://peteschmidt.com/

Talkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 310 - Mike Nagoda

April 14, 2022 16:13 - 1 hour - 115 MB

A conversation with Blues and Roots musician, independent recording artist and Double Slide Guitarist, Mike Nagoda -https://www.mikenagoda.com