Episodes 49 - to present

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Episode 049

Don King // Scott Kimble

Terminus Victor

What happens when you mix a bold and spicy blend of rock, alternative rock, and post-punk with a dash of shoegaze? You get the dynamic sound of this episode's podcast guests. This band from Champaign-Urbana, Illinois has rocked hard for the past two decades. The band is Terminus Victor and joining me are singer/bassist Scott Kimbel and guitarist Don King, and they are Someone You Should Know.

Episode 050

Harry Kappen

Dutch Musician /Music Therapist

When was the last time you heard a new protest song? When the war in the Ukraine broke out last year, my guest felt compelled to compose a protest song called "War Games." We'll play that song and more as I introduce you to Dutch musician and music therapist Harry Kappen, and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 051

Richard Raymond II

Independent Artist

Today's podcast guest is a solo artist/ part of a duo and a brand new dad. His electronic music is fun and his soul/jazz duo is very entertaining. He's Richard Raymond II and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 052

Ivan Bodley

"Funkboy"

Ever dream of playing with a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer? Today's guest has played with more than 50 of them. He's also been part of over a dozen Broadway musicals. Additionally, he's in the Blues Hall of Fame. If that isn't enough, he has a book and podcast called "Am I Famous Yet? - Memoir of a Working-Class Rock Star." Who is this blessed musician? He's bassist Ivan "Funkboy" Bodley and he's definitely Someone You Should Know.

Episode 053

Gary Nichols

Bluegrass/ Country Singer

Why is Muscle Shoals, Alabama considered to be blessed by the musical gods? Muscle Shoals has been the site of several legendary recording studios, including FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. These studios attracted some of the biggest names in music, including Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and the Rolling Stones. Well, today's podcast features a Grammy-winning country and bluegrass musician who was born in the soil of that rich musical area. He just signed a new deal and has released a new bluegrass single called "Fire in the Dark." He's Gary Nichols and he's definitely Someone You Should Know.

Episode 054

Olivia Frances

Award Winning Songwriter

What's the formula for being an award-winning songwriter? It requires a combination of talent, hard work, and persistence. It involves honing one's songwriting skills, developing a unique style and voice, and building a strong network within the music industry. That's exactly what today's podcast guest has done. She has had two songs up for Grammy consideration and the Nashville Songwriter Association International has named her as a "One's to Watch," multiple times. She's Olivia Frances and she's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 055

Chris Kapica

Music Educator / Musician

Do you ever do a Google search of your last name and wonder if you have a long-lost relative? Today's guest came to me from a previous guest, Courtney McKenna, Episode 27. Courtney mentioned she had been tutored by her mentor, Chris Kapica. Chris shares the same surname as me. My given last name is also "Kapica." So I had to reach out and find out where our genealogy lines cross if any. Plus Chris is a music educator and creator. So today's show covers everything from ancestry to music, because, my new-found cousin, Chris Kapica is Someone You Should Know.

Episode 056

Mike Barthel

Barthel Band / Mike and the Boys

When you have music in your DNA, you know you're bound to end up on stage. The grandfather of today's guest was performing music in the 40s and 50s and his mother provided musical nurturing when he was young. While there may be a genetic component to musical ability, it is not necessarily the sole determinant of whether someone will perform on stage. It takes a combination of talent, hard work, dedication, opportunity, and luck to become a successful musician. Today's podcast guest is a fellow Hoosier, who's making a name for himself in the Indianapolis area. He's Mike Barthel and he's "Someone You Should Know"

Episode 057

Leonid Vorobyev

Leonid and Friends Band

While looking for a love song to post to my wife on Facebook, I stumbled on the band I'm featuring on today's podcast. The song was "Just You and Me" by Chicago. I watched this band perform that song flawlessly and then I watched another, and another. By then I was hooked on this band from Russia. They are Leonid and Friends and they are embarking on their 2023 US Tour this Sunday, April 16th in Key West Florida. My guests are band leader Leonid Vorobyev and his tour manager son Roman. They are definitely Someone You Should Know.

Episode 058

Myles Wakeham

Podcast host and Contrarian

Are you a "contrarian?" Do you know someone who is a "contrarian?" Do you even know what a "contrarian" is? We'll answer those questions and more on today's show because today's guest is a "contrarian." He’s a regular host on "The World According To Ben Stein'' show, a regular on the podcast circuit. He also hosts his own podcast show. As far as I can recall he is the very first contrarian, He's Myles Wakeham, and he's "Someone You Should Know."

Episode 059

James Kevin O'Connor

Chaplin / Podcaster /Musician

"A man who wears many hats" is a common idiom that refers to someone who has many different roles or responsibilities. This person may have a diverse set of skills and interests and may be able to perform a variety of tasks or functions. That truly describes today's podcast guest. His many hats include Christian Chaplain, Music Row Artist and Singer/Songwriter, Podcaster, entertainer, and also master story-teller. He's James Kevin O'Connor, Someone You Should Know.

Episode 060

Turi Ryder

Radio Personality/Podcaster / Author

How does one chronicle a successful career in radio that includes working in country radio, talk radio, and overnights at the legendary Big 89, WLS-AM in Chicago? You do it with a book of course. "She Said What? A Life On The Air" is a hilarious look at the life and times of today's podcast guest. She's Turi Ryder and she's definitely "Someone You Should Know."