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Redesigning A Country Music Icon | Ric Riordon 1:47:39

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What does it mean to redesign a cultural icon? Ric Riordon was already a well-established designer when, over two decades ago, he and his team were asked to redesign the trophy for the Academy of Country Music Awards. The original had barely changed since the mid-’60s, so the team were taking on quite a challenge: replacing a recognisable icon that…

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Building Guitars for Steve Vai, Jerry Cantrell & Slash | Stephen McSwain 1:20:19

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How in the world do you get your first guitar build in Steve Vai's hands? Well, you take some big risks and make some bold choices, and Stephen McSwain has certainly done plenty of both. From hand carving horror-themed installations for Slash to working with world-renowned visual artists, Stephen has time and again gone where no luthier has gone be…

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Making The Crazy Leap To Guitar Making | Michael Bashkin 1:47:56

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Michael had his dream job working for the US Forest Service – until the sight of a luthier's workshop turned his interest in guitars into an obsession that couldn't be ignored. Now, Michael is a master guitar maker with over 25 years of experience crafting exquisite acoustic guitars in Fort Collins, Colorado. Renowned for his signature designs feat…

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AI & The Artist | Kosta Lagis (Pt. 2) 1:34:16

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Here's part 2 of my conversation with visual effects artist Kosta Lagis, whose credits include blockbusters like Prometheus, Man of Steel, and Deadpool. In this episode, we dive deeper into Kosta's experience with generative AI and what this technology means for the future of artists and creatives. We also explore the role of religious and unifying…

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Creating Visual Effects For The World's Biggest Movies | Kosta Lagis (Pt. 1) 1:47:28

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With over 25 years of expertise in film, advertising, and industrial design, Kosta Lagis has worked on blockbuster movies like Prometheus, Man of Steel, and Deadpool, as well as high-profile commercials for brands such as Huawei and Mobil. He's currently the creative Director for Computer Graphics at The Mill in Shanghai. With a deep technical foun…

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Not Taking Seriously Good Guitars Too Seriously | Doug Kauer of Kauer Guitars 1:43:34

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Doug Kauer is always the least serious guy in the room, which makes him a great podcast guest – it’s also part of what makes him a successful guitar maker with his own unique style. Doug started building guitars when a lifetime of woodworking combined with a love of guitar. Spurred on by the support of other luthiers, he found his direction in what…

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A Game-Changing New Guitar From Verso Instruments | Robin Stummvoll 1:42:05

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Robin Stummvoll of Verso Instruments joins me to talk about the release of his new, highly innovative guitar, Sine, which will be exhibited in the Boutique Guitar Showcase at NAMM 2025. Having gained worldwide attention for his Cosmo model, Robin has plenty to share about the role of playfulness in creativity, escaping the constraints of establishe…

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The Challenge of True Innovation | Ola Strandberg 1:26:17

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Ola Strandberg is a true innovator, having redefined modern guitar-making with his .strandberg* brand. Pioneering the resurgence of headless guitars, Ola combines ergonomic innovation, sustainable materials, and cutting-edge aesthetics to create instruments that inspire musicians and luthiers worldwide. With so much change occurring, now is a good …

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Contrarian Guitars With '80s Roots | Jon Sullivan Of Sully Guitars 1:16:38

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Jon “Sully” Sullivan is the founder of Sully Guitars, a brand known for blending innovation with the spirit of '80s hot rod guitar culture. But, as Sully explains in this conversation, his guitars are far more than a nod to the era he grew up in. We talk about what it means to go beyond your influences, to build guitars out of spite and to live you…

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Structural Engineering Meets Guitar Design | Enrico Di Donato 1:33:13

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What would a structural engineer bring to guitar making? In his career as a structural engineer, Enrico Di Donato collaborated with renowned architects like Renzo Piano and Arata Isozaki. After years of exploring composite materials for seismic reinforcement and authoring publications on the subject, Enrico shifted his focus to luthiery, combining …

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Why We Make Things & Why It Matters | Peter Korn 1:22:00

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Why do we make things? What is it that draws so many of us to hunker down in dusty workshops, pick up some hand tools, or devote hours to any kind of craft and creation? We might sometimes be mystified by our own obsession or powerful draw towards making things – that feeling of a need to create. Exploring this is part of exploring what it means to…

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What is Creativity? | Dion James of Dion Guitars 1:08:54

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Based in Edmonton, Canada, Dion James builds steel-string acoustic guitars known for their striking minimalism. Subtle in their looks from afar, Dion's instruments make careful use of intricate detailing without becoming ostentatious. They’re packed with innovation informed by years of building and experimentation, all brought together with a decis…

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When An Artist Makes Guitars | Nicolai Schorr of Schorr Guitars 1:21:40

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There might be a lot of guitars that claim to be unique, but there's only a relatively small number that achieve – without question – something new. Nicolai Schorr's instruments are undoubtedly among that select group. From his workshop in Berlin, Nicolai handcrafts guitars and basses that are as playful and refreshing as they are bold. It's unsurp…

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Incredible Instruments From Poland | Marek Dąbek Of Stradi Instruments 1:32:27

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If you’ve ever seen Marek Dąbek’s Stradi instruments, you’ll understand that he has a fascinating approach to building guitars and basses. On this week’s episode of Life With Strings Attached, we talk about the origins of Marek’s instruments, the benefits of having to struggle for what you want, and why a tarantula lived in his kitchen. Stradi Inst…

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NAMM CEO John Mlynczak | The Future Of Our Industry 1:14:06

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What is the future of the NAMM Show? What direction are our instruments – and our industry – heading in? What is it that instrument makers need most right now? There are few better people to speak to about the future of our industry than John Mlynczak. As the CEO of NAMM, he runs the world's largest trade organisation for musical instrument makers …

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Building The Complete Guitar Business | Adam Buchwald 1:01:20

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Based in Vermont, Adam Buchwald has managed to build an enviable business that spans every part of the guitar making and selling process, from supplying woods and tools to designing and building across several brands, and even setting up a retail space. In his full career he’s covered even more ground, plying his trade as a professional musician wi…

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The Story of Turnstone Guitars | Rosie Heydenrych 1:19:17

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This week on the podcast, English guitar maker Rosie Heydenrych talks about how she started Turnstone Guitars, why she's drawn to using non-traditional woods, and what fuels her curiosity as she continues to grow her business. As well as crafting beautiful and refreshing instruments, Rosie has created a family business that prioritises what's most …

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There Are Too Many Guitars?! | Juha Ruokangas 1:52:07

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This week, I'm joined by Finnish master guitar maker Juha Ruokangas to talk about the future of guitars, music and his own business. With over three decades of experience in the game, building some of the finest quality instruments available on Earth, Juha certainly has an interesting perspective on the changing world of the guitar. It was fascinat…

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Design Thinking & Futurism Meet The Guitar | Ed Keller 1:27:15

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Unsurprisingly, when you talk to someone who’s a designer, professor, writer, musician and multimedia artist, your conversation covers quite a lot of ground. Ed Keller’s career and projects span an incredible breadth of work across many fields. Often with an interdisciplinary approach, he’s taught and run centers at prestigious institutions around …

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From the Army to Corporate Exec to Master Guitar Maker | Jason Kostal 1:38:55

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Having served for more than a decade in the Army, received an MBA and worked as an executive in a Fortune 500 company, Jason Kostal was already highly accomplished when he came to guitar building – and it’s now yet another area in his life where he’s achieved excellence. Bringing such a varied experience into his work gives Jason a uniquely informe…

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Building Guitars for Jack White, Jimmy Page & Many More | Randy Parsons 1:31:58

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Guitar builder Randy Parsons joins me to share some incredible stories on this week’s episode, including working with Jack White, using a cattle skull for the bracing of a guitar he made for Jimmy Page, how he came up with the 50,000-piece Red Queen in a single moment of spontaneity, how he moved his workshop from a former Hell Angels hideout to a …

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Michael Greenfield | Building Guitars That Thrill and Inspire 1:36:12

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I’m pleased to announce that my guest this week on Life With Strings Attached is guitar maker Michael Greenfield. Michael is passionate about tone. Great tone. FAT tone. Squeezing every last molecule of tone out of his instruments. Prior to making the commitment to build full-time, he spent 20 years repairing and restoring vintage instruments. He h…

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Neuroscience, AI and Consciousness | Dr. Gabriel Montes 1:58:59

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This week on Life With Strings Attached, we’re exploring the intersection of neuroscience, music and advanced AI. Our guide through these topics is Dr. Gabriel Axel Montes, a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, author, musician, and researcher and practitioner of consciousness development. With a focus on AI, Gabriel works both hands-on and at the though…

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Revolutionising Instrument Design | Ned Steinberger 1:43:37

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I’m very pleased to have Legendary instrument designer Ned Steinberger as our special guest on this week’s episode of Life With Strings Attached. With a remarkable 40-year legacy, Ned Steinberger has been at the forefront of innovation, with instruments that have revolutionized the industry and set new standards for performance and ergonomic comfor…

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Unique Guitars from South Africa | Murray Kuun 1:18:47

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I’m pleased to have Murray Kuun as our special guest on this week’s episode of Life With Strings Attached. Murray says that a transformative trip to Italy in the 1990s, punctuated by a visit to Michelangelo’s David and a serendipitous encounter with a Luthier, ignited his desire to craft musical instruments. With only a poorly written book as guida…

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The True Science of Tone | Acoustics Engineer Tom Nania 1:33:30

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We talk a lot about tone – but what's the science behind the sound of our stringed instruments? To tackle this topic, I can think of few better people to talk with than Tom Nania. As well as his work as an acoustics engineer with D'Addario, Tom is a member of the Violin Society of America’s Oberlin Acoustics Workshop. Prior to joining D’Addario, he…

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Verso Instruments Meets Teuffel Guitars | Robin Stummvoll and Ulrich Teuffel 1:35:23

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Robin Stummvoll of Verso Instruments was recently explaining to me how big an influence Ulrich Teuffel was for his guitar designs. And when it became clear that the two had never met – despite coming from the same region in Germany – I felt I had to change that. Luckily, they agreed, and I had the pleasure of bringing the two guitar innovators toge…

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Omer Deutsch of OD Guitars | Creating Guitars With AI & Staying Contemplative 1:45:26

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I'm very pleased to have Omer Deutsch of OD Guitars on this week's episode of Life With Strings Attached. Originally trained as an industrial designer, Omer worked in product design for seven years before starting his guitar making business in 2016. Since then, he’s made guitars for many artists, mostly in the world of metal, including players such…

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Mike Sankey | Knowledge, Curiosity And Not Designing Guitars 1:31:25

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This week's episode of Life With Strings Attached was recorded on location in Northern Ontario, Canada – actually, in my backyard, by special request of today's guest, Mike Sankey. Mike has been creating one-of-a-kind guitars for over 25 years in his workshop in Ottawa, Canada. While better known for organic yet futuristic electric instruments, his…

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Richard Sears | Living with Whales 1:25:38

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This week's episode of Life With Strings Attached was filmed on location in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with marine biologist Richard Sears. Sears is a Franco-American who founded the Mingan Island Cetacean Study in 1979 to study marine mammals in the Saint Lawrence, with an emphasis on baleen whales. He worked with the pioneers of whale research, fr…

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Liletta & Mirena: A Divorce Podcast with Strings Attached

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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 33 - Israel, Mexico and Valley Village 2:42:29

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We know it’s been a minute (or about 1 million minutes) since we last did an episode but we’re back and have a lot to say. We cover what’s been happening in our lives over the better part of a year - big moves personally and professionally, a trip that was life-changing for profound, existential reasons. Another trip that was momentous, but for ver…

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Ulrich Teuffel | Revolutionary Guitar Design & Culture Pt. 2 1:00:41

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This week's episode is part 2 of my conversation with Ulrich Teuffel, recorded on location in his workshop in southern Germany.Di Jamie Gale

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Ulrich Teuffel | Revolutionary Guitar Design & Culture Pt. 1 1:18:38

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Today's episode of Life with Strings Attached was filmed on location in southern Germany, in the workshop of Ulrich Teuffel. Since 1988, Ulrich (Uli to his friends) has been crafting electric guitars unlike any other luthier. In bringing together a unique blend of his training as an automotive mechanic and his studies in industrial design from the …

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Giulio Di Donato | Exploring Supercar Engineering 1:06:16

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Aerospace engineer Giulio Di Donato met with me just outside of Bologna for this week's episode, where we explore the fundamentals of aerospace engineering and aerodynamics, and see what learnings we can take to other topics and disciplines. Giulio works in research and development for a prestigious super sports car company, taking responsibility f…

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Giulio Negrini | Fantasy Meets Guitars 54:21

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I visited Giulio Negrini of GNG in his workshop in Switzerland to talk about his guitars, and inevitably we ended up talking about far more: the role of fantasy in our culture, the allure of thematically dark or morbid art, and the magical elements that go into instrument making. An Italian master luthier, trained in the Cremonese style of Stradiva…

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Nik Huber | The Stories Behind the Guitars 48:57

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I've known Nik Huber for many years – since almost the very beginning of my work in the guitar industry. While we were catching up in a restaurant during the Montreux International Guitar Show, I wanted to dive back into some of the stories that have defined his hugely successful career as a guitar maker. So, a bit less of a podcast, this episode i…

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Sheldon Dingwall | The Life of a Leading Bass Innovator 1:14:47

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For this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sheldon Dingwall outside of the ancient Osaka Castle in Japan. Sheldon is the founder and CEO of Dingwall Guitars. The modern champion of the multiscale bass, Dingwall boasts an artist roster including Lee Sklar, Adam “Nolly” Getgood of Periphery, Jacob Umanksy of Intervals, Jean-Mich…

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Zackery Belanger | Innovative Acoustics and Architecture 1:33:25

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Zackery Belanger is an expert in the form and material of acoustic architecture. For most of his career, he has questioned the dominant approaches in acoustics, convinced that intuitive, creative approaches are possible. He is the author of the essay Acoustic Ornament, which argues for consideration of non-acoustic surfaces and objects. In 2017 he …

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Michael Spalt | At the Meeting Point of Art and Lutherie 1:40:01

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For this week's episode of Life With Strings Attached, I joined Michael Spalt at his home and workshop in Portugal, where he recently relocated from Vienna. For decades, Michael's work has developed at the intersection of art, design and instrument making, pushing boundaries and experimenting with surprising materials. Whether in series like his To…

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Bruno Bacci | Inspiring the Next Generation of Guitar Heroes 1:17:27

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For this week's episode of Life With Strings Attached, I had the pleasure of joining my good friend Bruno Bacci in Tuscany, where he has forged an enviable career as a guitar maker. With a background in design, Bruno talks about how his whole life has actually led him to guitar making, how he's managed to establish a successful guitar business, and…

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Adriano Sérgio | The Many Lives of an Artist 1:09:42

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For this week's episode, I sat down with Adriano Sérgio of Ergon Guitars in Portugal. It's always fascinating to speak with skilled craftspeople about their work, but it would be remiss to only talk about guitar making in an episode with Adriano. Fleeing his homeland as a child; serving as the equivalent of a Navy SEAL in Portugal; gaining a degree…

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Ross Grayson Bell | Changing the World Through Stories 1:42:04

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From producing Fight Club and screenwriting for the BBC to partnering with UNICEF and creating films about some of the world's most important environmental projects, Ross's work has many threads. But they're all connected by a single mission. As a writer, producer and director, Ross has harnessed the power of storytelling to make an impact, and as …

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Bryan Galloup | Building a Meaningful Guitar Business 1:01:29

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Bryan Galloup's impact on the guitar industry has been enormous and multi-faceted. For over four decades, he's been dedicated to the preservation of vintage and contemporary musical instruments; he's the President and CEO of Galloup Guitars; and through the Galloup School of Guitar Building and Repair, he and his team have trained more than 2500 lu…

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Julio Martins and João Petiz of Everythink | Designing Everything From Airplanes to Guitars 1:13:54

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Julio Martins and João Petiz are the founders of Everythink, a design company based in Portugal with an incredibly diverse portfolio of projects. From airplanes and medical equipment to guitars and robots, they design products, services and experiences that impact people's lives in a positive, easy and happy way. I sat down with them on location in…

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Daniel Rowland | The Future of Music Technology 1:11:02

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Daniel Rowland is a music producer, engineer, tech executive and educator. He's worked with artists from Nine Inch Nails and Philip Glass to Gucci Mane and Jason Derulo. In the world of film, his credits include movies from Pixar as well as the Star Wars, Marvel and Fast and Furious franchises. As Head of Strategy and Partnerships at AI music produ…

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William "Grit" Laskin | Artisan Guitar Making in the Digital Age 1:25:24

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In this wide-ranging conversation between myself and renowned Canadian luthier William "Grit" Laskin, we discuss the role of the artisan in the digital age, what the physics and physiology of sound perception teach us about instrument making, and why the mysteries of the guitar may remain mysteries for centuries to come.…

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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 32 - Girl, Get That Prenup 2:23:04

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Yeah, Liletta and Mirena took their hot girl summer off to live life and start new jobs and travel and do all the things. But they’re back and diving into how pop culture portrays divorce, and how it can be a powerful springboard to help them dive into their own very personal experiences. From current and classic TV shows to, of course, music (the …

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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 31 - Margaritas and a Mitzvah 2:11:05

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It was 13 years in the making and turned out to be the greatest weekend in Liletta and Mirena history! Listen along as Holly and Mandy recap Stella’s bat mitzvah. Was it amazing?? Yes. Did Stella shine?? Also, yes. Were there lots of wardrobes changes? Hell to the yes. Were margaritas served?? OMG YES. Were live chickens involved? Umm, yes, actuall…

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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 30 - Taking Up Space 1:40:12

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Mandy and Holly sneak in this check-in episode right before some major life events are coming up on the horizon. In typical fashion, they talk about everything that has been on their hearts and minds including some major one year commemorations, a beautiful gift with which Mandy surprises Holly, why Holly’s mom is afraid Holly might get arrested, a…

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Liletta & Mirena: Episode 29 - Joy Snacking 2:37:26

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They say it’s healthier to eat small amounts throughout the day instead of eating big meals. Who cares! Just eat what you want, don’t go overboard and throw in some green stuff. Also, try some joy snacking! Stop looking to the future for that magical thing that’s going to make you happy one day. Look around and just maybe there are things - big and…

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