Mental well-being isn't just a trend—it's a multifaceted voyage of self-discovery and comprehension. Join us as we bring back author Phillip Kriz and continue to unravel our ongoing mental health journeys, seeking not just answers, but understanding. While concrete advice may be elusive, through candid dialogue, we aim to offer insights that resona…

Navigating life's turbulent waters often requires us to pause and reassess the sails of our mental well-being. That's precisely the voyage we undertake in this episode, where the aftermath of a podcast departure and other life circumstances sets the stage for a deep dive into the essence of personal growth. We open up about our struggles with menta…

Since Téja picked up the bass guitar, she's lit up stages playing with artists such as Musiq Soulchild, Janelle Monáe, JID, Lil Yachty, and more. We talk about her musical journey rooted in big-band jazz and “old-school soul” as well as becoming the first African American and the first woman to hold the leadership role of Music Director at her chur…

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Phillip J Kriz join us as we explore his debut crime thriller fiction novel, "The Roadie Cartel," and his remarkable journey from life on the road as a touring audio engineer to becoming an author. While many envision the roadie lifestyle as glamorous, Phillip sheds light on the dark, winding path that can en…

Detrick Lowman's journey in the music industry spans from the iconic Black Lily club in Philadelphia, where he collaborated with The Roots and Questlove, to monumental events like Lady Gaga's Superbowl performance, his integral role at Late Night with Seth Meyers, and much more. As a seasoned touring drum tech and production manager, Detrick's care…

It only took 11 guests to get back to Chris and Kyle’s roots of the audio and touring profession. A guest from our previous podcast, and a friend from way back, Chad Olech goes through his lessons and intersects of the entertainment touring industry, as well as being a dad, husband, human, and the meme lord of the inner circle of social media. Curr…

Have you ever wondered what it's like to travel the world as a vital part of the music that moves millions? This episode brings you stories from the road with Brian Diaz, affectionately known as Diaz, whose life as a seasoned bass guitar tech for bands like Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, Motion City Soundtrack, and more is a tapestry of adventure, camara…

2024 is here and we are back recording new episodes. We briefly catch up on what we did during the downtime like all the Soccer Kyle coached and the genealogy work that Chris dug into. New full interview episodes coming soon. The Loose Connection podcast is Hosted by Chris Leonard & Kyle Chirnside email us at looseconnectionpod@gmail.com The Loose …

In episode 9, Matt Carter from the band Emery joins us and he takes us behind the scenes, sharing his recent experience of mixing at a club show—an intriguing departure from his usual position on stage with a guitar in hand. Delving into the intricacies of live performances, we explore the dynamic interplay of elements that contribute to an unforge…

Kevin Cleary joins us in episode 8 to talk about the art of serving the sports fan through invoking the emotion, not only of the competition itself but also the story behind the athletes and sporting events. As a specialist at ESPN, Kevin holds a pivotal role as the technical manager for marquee events such as ESPN Sunday Night Baseball, the Colleg…

Some experiences are unexplainable. Have you had something happen that has had you question or think there is something out there? We have said from the beginning of Loose Connection, that there is some truth to every conspiracy. In this episode, for Halloween 2023, I reached out to Marisa and Mike Johnson of Ghost Hunt Nation, to see if the truth …

In Episode 6, we're excited to have James Wightman, a Music Video Filmmaker. His passion for music has evolved into creating art and music videos for bands such as Emery, The Classic Crime, and more. Explore the dynamic world of music and lyric videos, where James reveals how visuals can amplify a band's message. He also discusses maintaining creat…

What happens when we take a break from guest interviews and just riff with each other? We find ourselves discussing the powerful impact our podcast episodes have had on us, not to mention the incredible guests we've been honored to chat with. Tonight, we're diving into everything from childhood memories to the fascinating world of AI art. We take a…

Ryan Siegl joins us on episode 5 to talk about his wide-ranging music career which started by laying down sample replay tracks for Redman, EPMD and Erick Sermon at the age of 16. We get into what role AI (Artificial intelligence) has and or will play in creating music, being a session player vs frontman, and more. Ryan has been with the artist MAX …

Jeremy Willet joins us to talk about his journey of being in a touring band for over 13 years, and how that led him into a life dedicated to "the least of these". He is a husband and adoptive dad to his son and daughter from Africa who travels the world as a worship leader, public speaker, and advocate for social justice. Through these efforts, Jer…

Jeff Hawley Joins us to talk about Philosophy and dig into what is knowledge. He breaks down some philosophical topics such as religion, Emotivism, The Vienna Circle movement, the Verification Principle, the intersection of physics and philosophy, as well as many other areas that will bend your mind. Jeff Hawley is a Graduate student in the Master …

Joe "Soulman" Valiente from the band Phunk Junkeez joins us on Episode 2. He talks about playing illegal warehouse raves and clubs in the 90's around the Phoenix area, to giving Kyle his first break touring with some fun road stories. We get into the art DJ'ing, having the "ilities" of life when you don't have a GED, being on the set of the movie T…

Fred Mascherino of The Color Fred and Taking Back Sunday join us on episode one of Loose Connection. We talked about the death of Emo, what started to change, and how that affected Fred's path. He also talked about recently starting his own record label, producing his daughter's music, and more. We dipped into some alien and UFO talk as well. The L…

Does Karma exist and what conspiracy theories do you believe? Kyle gives an update on his birth father after they talked about finding his birth parents recently on the brainstorming episode. Kyle and Chris briefly discuss this and what's brewing with interviews and future episodes as they prepare to launch proper Loose Connection Episodes. The Loo…

Kyle and Chris brainstorm on what the concept of "Loose Connection" will manifest into. They also discuss how Kyle is processing what it means to meet his biological parents late in life after being adopted, and the value we put on a surname. The Loose Connection podcast is Hosted by Chris Leonard & Kyle Chirnside email us at looseconnectionpod@gma…

Kyle and Chris explore a conversation other than the usual Signal To Noise episodes. Kyle is on tour and came through Philly, so Chris came down to hang out. They recorded an episode of what might become another podcast, exploring music, life, and people more than just "audio conversations". Hope you enjoy this and we will see where this goes from …