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Amateur Audiophile

Build Something Media, Justin Bethune, Neil Kagan, Chris Moreland

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Welcome to Amateur Audiophile, where you'll join hosts Neil and Justin each week as they dive into the world of home audio equipment. From vintage vinyl players to the latest in surround sound technology, they explore the nuances of sound through detailed reviews, engaging discussions, and hands-on testing. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home theater or simply share a love for rich audio experiences, Amateur Audiophile is your guide to the best gear on the market. Tune in to discover ...
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The Build Something Media Podcast is an insightful show hosted by Justin Bethune, with Chris Moreland at the helm as the producer. This podcast is full of stories of innovation, creativity, and the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in unexpected places. Justin and Chris take listeners on a journey through engaging conversations with guests who are building something extraordinary out of their passions and the efforts necessary to sustain them. From in-depth discussions with creative minds ...
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The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Host Jason Earle welcomes musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers, and more to talk about how and why we make stuff. Follow The Marinade at marinadepodcast.com. Support The Marinade and gain access to exclusive content at patreon.com/marinadepodcast.
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This podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, producers and sellers of cannabis products. This podcast helps to bind the ties of businesses looking to buy, sell, partner and support like minded organizations in the industry. We advocate for the cannabis Industry -
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The great Steve Silberman passed away last week. In his memory we revisit his 2020 appearance on The Marinade. Steve was a mensch and he will be deeply missed. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/71dKbQYobXr9bsjEE5eCoQ?si=e584bbea1fcf4f64 Apple Podcasts- https…
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Not everyone can say that both their first and last jobs were behind the counter of a record store. But that's how things ended up for Matthew Caws, before his beloved power-pop act Nada Surf became his main gig in the mid-2000's. Shifting time between New York City and Paris growing up, he points to an eclectic list of influences (classical, disco…
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John Moreland is our guest for Episode 175! I started listening to his music with 2013’s In The Throes and have been a huge fan ever since. He is a generational writer and his latest record Visitor may be the best example of that fact. We caught up via Zoom recently for a conversation about having a healthy relationship with technology, writing lin…
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After writing 1000 songs and recording several albums in solitude, Chris Robeson has finally released his debut album Euphoriphobia and it is outstanding. I love when a record has one foot in the world of singer songwriters and the other planted among indie rock giants. That’s what Euphoriphobia does. My conversation with Chris is about overcoming …
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A love affair with records has fueled Tracyanne Campbell for as long as she can remember: Before anyone else woke up in the morning as a kid, she'd already be spinning ELO; thanks to her grandmother, she became a devout listener of American country music and still has a profound memory of first hearing Tammy Wynette's groundbreaking "Stand By Your …
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Rich Ruth is a multi-instrumentalist and composer whose music blends elements of doom, stoner, drone rock into spiritual jazz. He has toured with S.G. Goodman and Circles Around the Sun and played with a murderers row of incredible collaborators. But it’s his latest record Water Still Flows that has a stranglehold on my attention lately. Y’all, I u…
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Boulevards is the nom de plume of Jamil Rashad whose latest record Carolina Funk: Barn Burner on Tobacco Road is among my favorites of the year. As Jamil puts it, “He did not want to be a carbon copy and make the same record as my favorite influences growing up. The objective was to make a record that was creative, raw, infectious, syncopated bassl…
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Northern Illinois Hemp Hub Workshop Day 1 I had the good fortune to explore the world of sustainable construction with a two-day hemp building workshop. The event was hosted by Kifcure and the Northern Illinois Hemp Hub in Maple Park Illinois from June 20th through 21st. Cannabis Advocate Podcast The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for business…
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Early in his career, John Moreland says he existed in a state of what he dubs "under-being": Living in perpetual humility to a fault, believing he wasn't deserving of appreciation for his art, let alone basic kindness. But in 2024, whether being championed by his Grammy-winning peers, or hailed by GQ as "the new face of folk rock,” he's finding bei…
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Will Kimbrough is kind of a living legend. He written and played with Jimmy Buffett, produced Todd Snider, is a touring member of Emmylou Harris’s band, and on and on. His latest solo record For the Life of Me was released on May 3, 2024. We caught up via Zoom back in June for a conversation about his work with post-traumatic growth organizations S…
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Milky Chance (Philipp Dausch and Clemens Rehbein) is our guest for Episode 170 of The Marinade. Milky Chance is a chart-topping, genre defying band from Germany whose debut single “Stolen Dance” made them a household name back in 2013. They have gone on to release four excellent full length records including 2023’s Living in a Haze. Y’all, this opp…
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“Our old manager was always saying to me, ‘Artwork’s not really that important. No one cares.’ That’s why he’s our old manager.” That bit from this week’s 200th episode, with Travis' Fran Healy, speaks to his genuine reverence for how music is presented. And though he's the voice and songwriter behind such anthemic rave-ups as "All I Wanna Do Is Ro…
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Drayton Farley is a singer and songwriter from Alabama whose most recent record Twenty On High continues to be a favorite of Marinators everywhere. Twenty on High was produced by Marinade guest Sadler Vaden who of course plays guitar in Jason Isbell’s 400 Unit. The Alabama native cut his teeth playing open mics while working on the railroad and wen…
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Josh Morningstar is a singer and songwriter originally from Maryland who now makes his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Even if you don’t yet know the name, you probably know the work. Josh Morningstar is a heavyweight writer. He has co-written with the likes of Kendell Marvel and Hayes Carll and has written several tunes for Cody Jinks including the …
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This is an encore presentation of a previous episode, originally airing in September 2020. 4x Grammy-winning producer, engineer and mixer Vance Powell has worked with a wide range of artists and bands including Chris Stapleton, Buddy Guy and Phish. For vinyl collectors, he's arguably most known for being a consistent studio go-to for Jack White, no…
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Alisa Amador is a bilingual singer and songwriter based in Boston. Her debut full-length record Multitudes is a journey through genre and language that delights at every turn. It’s a personal yet universal piece of art born of determination and self-discovery. Alisa was the winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert competition in 2022 at a time when she wa…
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Join us in this episode of the Build Something Media Podcast as we sit down with Jack Allen, a Congressional candidate with a compelling background in finance and a fervent desire to change the political landscape. Jack opens up about his journey from a modest upbringing to becoming the president of a community bank, the personal tragedies that led…
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As part of our Grounded Summer tour I am in Pineville, KY, covering Laurel Cove Festival. If you are new to The Marinade, maybe you went to Laurel Cove, this came across your social media feed and you wanted to relive the weekend, welcome. I’ll give you a little context for the show. The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative pr…
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Jason Earle shares his reflections from day one of the 2024 Laurel Cove Festival in Pineville, KY. The Marinade caught up with Drayton Farley, saw John R. Miller, Nat Myers, Wyatt Flores, and Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle, and caught up with friends old and new. Listen on: Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-…
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For the next few weeks Jason Earle of The Marinade will be on the road covering Laurel Cove Festival in Pineville, Kentucky, and for the second year in a row Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee. In addition to bringing you interviews and reports from the festivals, I am using this time as a personal reset. I am originally from Kentucky as is my entir…
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Cannabis DNA Testing with Josh Wahba #149 Since the mapping of the human genome, significant advancements in DNA analysis have been made. One area of expanding research now includes the exploration of cannabis usage, aiming to identify optimal dosing, strains, cannabinoids, and terpenes tailored to individual needs. Today, we are joined by Josh Wah…
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Send us a text Ready to transform your home audio experience? Tune in to this episode of Amateur Audiophile, where we dive into some of the most innovative listener-submitted setups! From a compact, yet mighty room featuring a massive screen and smart home integrations to a spacious haven with elaborate lighting and sound treatments, get inspired b…
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While most music-focused kids picked up guitars or drums in the 60's and 70's, John Flansburgh says he was pulled toward the machinery that made art possible. With a reel-to-reel in hand before age 10 and an early love of graphic design, the detailed processes of printmaking, photography and analog recording seemed downright magical to his captivat…
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Send us a text Ever wondered why Dolby Atmos towers over the surround sound landscape, or how an Auro-3D setup can change your home theater experience? Join Justin and Neil as they unravel the mysteries behind these audio formats. You’ll discover how Dolby Atmos became the industry benchmark and why Auro-3D, despite its early innovation, remains a …
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Send us a text Are high-end audio cables really worth the investment, or is it all just a marketing ploy? Join us on "Amateur Audiophile" as Justin and Neil challenge the myth that exceptional audio quality demands exorbitant spending on speaker cables. We start by breaking down misleading market practices, particularly targeting AudioQuest's overp…
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Join us on the Build Something Media Podcast, a premier Chattanooga podcast, as we delve into a spirited and insightful conversation with our special guest, Kelly Szemborski from Freestone Property Group. Hosted by Justin Bethune and Chris Moreland In this extended episode, listen as Kelly discusses the intricacies of real estate in Chattanooga, bl…
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Oliver Wood is the lead singer and one of the founding members of Grammy nominated trio The Wood Brothers which he co-founded with his brother Chris and Jano Rix in 2006. His latest solo record Fat Cat Silhouette comes out on June 14, 2024. For this collection of songs he enlisted Rix on production duty and percussion along with great friend of The…
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