Best Christopher Schmitt Podcasts (2024)

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EP. 184 - BRIAN MARSELLA 1:07:24

23d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Friendly Rich Marsella sits down with his long lost American cousin, Brian Marsella for a deep chat about why we music! Brian fell in love with it at the early age of 3, growing up in Philadelphia and has not looked back. Performing alongside so many greats, including John Zorn, Cyro Baptista, Trevor Dunn and so many more, Brian Marsella has establ…

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Joris Mertens & Frank van der Wal - IBM Z Code-A-Thons 36:09

1M ago36:09

36:09

On a mission to spread the word of enterprise computing and the power of running applications on IBM Z, Joris Mertens and Frank van der Wal have been hard at work getting learners all over the world engaged with Code-A-Thons. Listen here for more details, and for the full multimedia experience, visit the one-pager here: https://www.ibm.com/communit…

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EP. 183 - EIYN SOF 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

Such a lovely time speaking with Melissa Boraski, aka Eiyn Sof from Waterloo, Ontario. We get into a rich body of work that spans decades and genres! This episode is full of goodies, we talk comfort levels, muppets, improv, collaborations with Rick White and much, much more. Dig in to this wonderful discussion with an incredible artist, Eiyn Sof.…

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EP. 182 - PRIMPCE 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Friendly Rich recently sat down with Alex Brownstein-Carter and David Sigler of the band Primpce. They discussed the inspiration for their new recording "The Beauty of Blisterpacks" (Urglehorse) coming out July 26, 2024. We talk about touring, New Orleans, freshly getting married, freshly getting COVID and so much more. Prepare yourselves to get PR…

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IBM Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS - Anthony Giorgio, Mike Fulton, Igor Todorovski 41:57

3M ago41:57

41:57

When you beat a game on Super Difficulty, sometimes there's an extra bonus reward or special animation waiting at the end. There's no prize for taking the hard route when it comes to mainframe, so let's make sure we clear out as many hurdles and time sinks as possible at the start of a project. This means getting systems set up exactly the way you'…

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EP. 181 - EVELYN CHARLOTTE-JOE 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

A delightful saunter through the musical life of Evelyn Charlotte-Joe, from Montreal. We get into the influence of Dr. Barry Harris on their music and even relation to jazz. We talk about gear, performing with Wax Mannequin, even on how to relax. This episode if full of wisdom, so enjoy every moment!…

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Simplifying the Mainframe with Marcel Mitran 27:19

4M ago27:19

27:19

Running the systems that run the world... nobody expects it to be as simple as flipping a light switch, but there are certainly some areas where advancement means simplification. In this episode, we hear from Marcel Mitran about how this is achievable on everyone's favorite computing platform.By Frank and Jeff

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EP. 180 - CHRISTOPHER BUTTERFIELD 1:31:50

4M ago1:31:50

1:31:50

What a lovely dance through the career of composer and professor Christopher Butterfield. From his creative space in Victoria, British Columbia, Christopher gives us some important reflections on his relationship performing Schwitters' Ursonate over the last 40+ years. Enjoy the ride!By Friendly Rich

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Infrastructure as Code - Christopher Byrnes, Marie Mader, Stefan Schmitt 35:09

5M ago35:09

35:09

Being able to work with the infrastructure of IBM Z as an evolving set of code, which can be reviewed, updated, iterated, and managed the same as a traditional software project opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. It's a task easier said than done, thankfully there are some wonderful people working on this task who are making sure it's done…

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EP.179 - TOR LUKASIK-FOSS 1:04:21

6M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Live from Grandads Donuts in Hamilton, Canada we get into the original glazed glory of Tor Lukasik-Foss. A lovely chat, where we talk about his work in visual art, music, theatre, community and much more. We will hear fantastic new tracks from his "tiny record" The Devil Will Give You Candy and much more.…

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EP. 178 - LEAH HENNESSY 1:19:12

6M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Leah Hennessy is a New Orleans-based musician writing some amazing music both solo and with her trio project, The By and By. A graduate of New England Conservatory of Music, Leah is the interim Executive Director of Music Box Village in New Orleans. Her upcoming EP "before / during / still" is a meditation on separation and longing from the first s…

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EP. 177 - CHARLES SPEARIN 58:08

7M ago58:08

58:08

A fabulous interview with the award-winning musician Charles Spearin (Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think, etc). We journey through his storied career in music, and unpack his fascinating new release, "Music For 32 Phones Played Simultaneously". Enjoy the ride!By Friendly Rich

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EP. 176 - JAAP BLONK 1:11:53

9M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

In this episode, Friendly Rich speaks with Dutch avant-garde composer and legendary performance artist Jaap Blonk. The talk focuses mostly on Blonk's expertise in performing Kurt Schwitters' seminal 1932 sound poem "Ursonate". Blonk is one of the great masters in performing the Ursonate. We get into it and much more. Enjoy this saunter into the wil…

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EP. 175 - KRISTINE SCHMITT 1:16:27

9M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

We kick off 2024 with an inspiring talk from singer, songwriting, coach and overall creative soul, the great Kristine Schmitt. She's worked for years supporting other great artists such as Bob Wiseman (Episode 19), Fiver and more, she's been writing and releasing her own incredible records for over a decade to critical acclaim! A lovely early morni…

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A Moving Tale of a Datacenter Move w/ Marianne Serra 47:40

10M ago47:40

47:40

Datacenters grow, and every so often, they need to move, which is quite possibly the clearest definition of "Easier Said than Done." Now make it 23 datacenters around the world with an IBM Z presence, consolidated down to 4. In this episode, Marianne Serra talks us through how to even start thinking about tackling a problem this size.…

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EP. 174 - MICHAEL PETER OLSEN 1:11:05

10M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

He's worked with everybody from The Arcade Fire to The Hidden Cameras to Zoon. In this episode, we go post-cello with the great Michael Peter Olsen. His new record "Narrative of a Nervous System" is out now on Hand Drawn Dracula and it's receiving rave reviews. We talk touring, production, venues, new projects, the value in a good deadline, early d…

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EP. 173 - CHRISTIAN BÖK 1:00:04

11M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

We get into epic territory very quickly with award-winning poet and scholar, Christian Bök in this delightful episode. Buckle up as we take a dive into Bök's wondrous career, but also begin our deep dive into the work of Kurt Schwitters and his Ursonate. Pure joyful nonsense, just what the doctor ordered!…

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Automating z/VM with Ansible - Jay Brenneman, Dan Jast, Bryant Panyarachun 47:47

11M ago47:47

47:47

We had a packed studio for this one, and there is much to discuss. It's time to get an update into the latest Ansible news, plus some deep diving into some work being led by Jay in the area of automation on z/VM using Ansible. An episode to delight, educate, and inspire anyone interested in working smarter, rather than harder. Ansible for IBM Z Pla…

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EP.172 - BRY WEBB 1:02:30

12M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

An open discussion with Bry Webb about his new record Run With Me, out November 3rd, 2023 on Idée Fixe Records. We talk about the nine year break between studio albums, the state of poetry, music, venues and much more. So genuine, this is an easy listen hope it goes down as smoothly as this glass of Carlo Rossi Wine!…

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EP. 171 - DIMITRI SIMAKIS 1:02:06

12M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Creative mogul and super sweet human Dimitri Simakis shares all that he's learned over a storied career in the arts. One of the masterminds behind Everything Is Terrible, Dimitri unpacks how he has managed to continue living a very creative and collaborative life. Buckle up, everything is wonderful in this here episode!…

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Anthony Giorgio - ZOAU Update 42:35

1y ago42:35

42:35

If you know how to do it, you're probably looking to do it faster. ZOAU is a great set of tools which exists to make many common z/OS system tasks happen with less friction and more user friendliness. In this episode. Anthony Giorgio gives us the info on what we can find, and what we may hope to find in this wonderful piece of software. https://www…

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EP. 170 - JEFF MATTSSON 1:00:34

1y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Let's talk fire, animals, the Earth's core, libraries, and more with Jeff Mattsson. A member of the legendary group Crash Worship, Jeff's got some stories. He currently runs an incredible arts space in the Bywater neighbourhood of New Orleans, nothing will prepare you for this chat with the legendary Jeff Mattsson!…

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EP. 169 - MACULA DOG 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

A lovely chat on a hot summer night with Macula Dog, from their respective studios in Queens and Brooklyn, New York. We talk with Ben & Matt about their recent tour experiences, their process in creating a super-unique sound, and how to stay true to yourself as artists. The real deal, coming at you in stereo, it's MACULA DOG!…

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Joe Bostian and Chad McIntyre - Python and Open Source Update 46:00

1y ago46:00

46:00

Returning to the show are Python and Open Source Experts Joe Boston and Chad McIntyre. Keeping up to date on how Python on IBM Z is advancing and improving is important, and we've got an episode chock full of info. From packages to ports, AI to Flask, it's time to refresh that knowledge. Auto-Generated Transcript (may not be 100% accurate) Frank We…

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EP. 168 - WEASEL WALTER 1:42:07

1y ago1:42:07

1:42:07

We get into it with one of the greats in American experimental music...Weasel Walter! Centred around his work leading The Flying Luttenbachers, this discussion goes deep into the persistence and struggle that it takes to be an artist in a challenging industry. It's hot outside, spend some time in the underground with Weasel Walter!…

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EP. 167 - VIVIENNE WILDER 1:11:52

1y ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Surprise! Let's get into the story of Vivienne Wilder. This episode unpacks her incredible career to date, from Bach to Lizee to Zeppelin to her own music, Vivienne's musical diet is rich. An open discussion about creativity, the joys and challenges that come with it. We drop some bombs in this episode, including love announcements, preparing fan m…

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EP. 166 - CHAKI 57:03

1+ y ago57:03

57:03

What a delightful chat with LA-based artist, the funk wizard, CHAKI. We talk about growing up in the valley scene of Los Angeles, his influential musician father, how to pitch a venue, and many more important tactics. Buckle up, and for funk's sake, BE KIND!By Friendly Rich

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Steven Perva - Conversations with a Mid-Career Mainframer 46:44

1+ y ago46:44

46:44

Always good to hear Steven's informed thoughts on where the platform is headed, how to get others along with us, and just where to find motivation. Lots to digest in this episode, so you might need to drive around the block a few extra times to fit it all in! https://www.seven9s.com/ https://www.ensono.com/…

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EP. 165 - CONE MCCASLIN 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

56:14

A stellar chat with Cone McCaslin of Sum41. This chat unpacks those early days making "All Killer, No Filler" at Metalworks Studios with producer Jerry Finn, where Friendly Rich acted as a runner. Through to an illustrious career in music, Cone shares openly what he has learned along the way. Prepare to be dazzled!…

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EP. 164 - NOBU ADILMAN 1:11:20

1+ y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Such a lovely talk with Nobu Adilman. The self-proclaimed professional amateur has lived many artistic lives, from hosting ZED on CBC to founding Choir! Choir! Choir! we talk about how he fell in love with creativity, and the influence of his family. We discuss the importance of rejection and ridicule in any career. Buckle up, this one's full of wi…

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Hardware vs Software - The Epic Showdown - Featuring Ray Newsom 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

44:00

Nuts and Bolts vs Ones and Zeroes. Who really makes the world go around? It gets feisty on this one when Frank and Ray go toe-to-toe discussing their favorite part of our favorite platform.By Frank and Jeff

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EP. 163 - MAN OUT OF TIME [PREMIERE] 1:15:33

1+ y ago1:15:33

1:15:33

It's release day! Friendly Rich's MAN OUT OF TIME is now available on all streaming services and vinyl (ships internationally from https://friendlyrich.bandcamp.com/album/man-out-of-time)Go behind the scenes with Rich in this special episode to listen to each track, and some bonus material! Check out live dates at https://friendlyrich.com/tour/…

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EP. 162 - ROB HIGGINS 1:19:00

1+ y ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Rob Higgins is a polymath with a heart of gold. We talk about his band Dearly Beloved, the early days coming up in Change of Heart, a new pandemic record "Walker Park" (Sonic Unyon) and much more. We even talk about Rick Vaive. Enjoy!!!By Friendly Rich

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EP. 161 - SUPERCUT 1:30:23

1+ y ago1:30:23

1:30:23

A supercut edition of Industry Tactics, dedicated to the memory of Mendelson Joe. This episode features appearances by Selina Martin, Maylee Todd, Trevor Dunn, Dave Clark, The Nihilist Spasm Band, Allison Cameron, R. Murray Schafer, Kid Koala, Bob Wiseman, Annelise Noronha, Nicole Rampersaud, Hawksley Workman, Renaldo & The Loaf, Homer Flynn, Robin…

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EP. 160 - TERRA HAZELTON 1:16:31

1+ y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Described by some as a “Renaissance Woman”, multi-talented Terra Hazelton is a Canadian singer, Genie Nominated actress, and radio personality. Originally from B.C., Terra became involved in professional theatre and comedy at the ripe age of 14, studying with the Internationally acclaimed Loose Moose Theatre Company. It was at that time she made fr…

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EP. 159 - GREGORY JACOBSEN 1:33:41

2y ago1:33:41

1:33:41

A lovely little conversation with painter extraordinaire, Gregory Jacobsen. We discuss that beautiful line between visual art and experimental music, which Gregory has explored in such projects as Lovely Little Girls and Ritualistic School of Errors. From gregoryjacobsen.com "The work is absurd, grotesque, and a bit brutal, but I try to bring the v…

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EP. 158 - SAM SHALABI 2:04:39

2y ago2:04:39

2:04:39

What a dynamic discussion with composer, performer, bandleader and lovely human - Sam Shalabi. Sam Shalabi is an Egyptian-Canadian composer, improviser and guitarist living between Montreal and Cairo. Starting out during the late 70s punk era, his work has evolved into an experimental synthesis of modern Arabic Music that incorporates free improvis…

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EP. 157 - MELODY MCKIVER 50:37

2y ago50:37

50:37

An incredible discussion with composer and musician, Melody McKiver. Melody’s musical work integrates electronics with Western classical music to shape a new genre of Anishinaabe compositions. A proud member of Obishikokaang Lac Seul First Nation, Melody is currently Assistant Professor of Indigenous Music (tenure-track) with the Desaultels Faculty…

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John Shebey - Modern zSystem Support 31:48

2y ago31:48

31:48

Getting resolution on an ever-evolving platform requires ever-evolving solutions. In this episode, we talk with the Team Lead for z/OS & USS Support, John Shebey, about what it takes to optimize problem resolution on such a demanding system.By Frank and Jeff

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EP. 156 - JOHN KILDUFF 1:09:51

2y ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Friendly Rich sits with Mr. Let's Paint TV himself, John Kilduff from his studio in LA to talk about independent art and culture. John ran his own live public access show which continues to this day on YouTube and other platforms. He's painted alongside special guests such as Eric André, Zach Galifianakis and more, usually while on a treadmill or s…

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Darren Surch - Modern Mainframe Training 47:58

2y ago47:58

47:58

Getting skills on Z is discussed almost as frequently as Z itself, and with good reason! The jobs are out there, they need to be filled, but it takes the right type of person and the right type of education to bring it all together. There is perhaps none better to discuss this topic than COO of Interskill, Darren Surch. Learn more about Interskill'…

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EP. 155 - NICOLE RAMPERSAUD [PT. 2] 1:06:00

2y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

A rare live taping of Industry Tactics! From Sept 16th 2022, co-presented by Guelph Jazz Festival and IICSI (International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation), this incredible episode expands upon our first chat (Ep. 62) with talented creative force - Nicole Rampersaud. We talk whale music, adjusting to East Coast living, perfect pitch…

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EP. 154 - SIMON HANES 1:23:28

2y ago1:23:28

1:23:28

From Brooklyn, New York we catch up with composer, guitarist and bandleader Simon Hanes. We talk about pep talks, his chamber ensemble Tredici Bacci, his music education, the mentorship of folks like JG Thirlwell and much more. Get into the wild universe of Simon Hanes!By Friendly Rich

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EP. 153 - LUCIANO CHESSA 1:07:57

2y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

An inspiring chat with Italian composer, performer and scholar, Luciano Chessa. We discuss his music education, his professional career and of course, the Italian Futurists. Chessa wrote the renowned book "Luigi Russolo, Futurist: Noise, Visual Arts, and the Occult", we discuss Russolo and the Futurists at length. Let's get noisy with the mastic tr…

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EP. 152 - BRODIE WEST 1:15:36

2y ago1:15:36

1:15:36

We sit down with jazz legend Brodie West to unpack some of his early jobs, his music education and even a phone call from his father. What a career in music, from studying noise (and jazz) at the Amsterdam Music Conservatory with Misha Mengelberg, to musical encounters with percussionist Han Bennink as well as The Ex -- Brodie has led such a rich m…

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EP. 151 - KERAM MALICKI SANCHEZ 1:11:34

2+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

A talk with a true creative polymath, Keram Malicki Sanchez. We talk about his unique musical path, working with such artists as Alex Lifeson (Rush), Carmine Rojas (David Bowie) and much more. This episode certainly celebrates longevity in the creative arts. From his early days acting on the hit television series Catwalk, through to running a recor…

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Gary Puchkoff & Allison Moshier - Extending Container Extensions 27:13

2+ y ago27:13

27:13

Being back in the studio means we can finally get the band back together. In this episode, we've got Gary Puchkoff and Allison Moshier to tell us how z/OS Container Extensions have advanced since we last chatted, and to give us a peek of the direction of things to come.By Frank and Jeff

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EP. 150 - JAY PENNINGTON 1:06:33

2+ y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

A great chat with Jay Pennington (aka Rusty Lazer), a New Orleans-based musician and organizer. He’s best known as the live DJ and creative partner of Sissy Bounce rapper Nicky Da B, and as the onetime manager of Big Freedia. In 2006 he co-founded the artist-driven nonprofit organization New Orleans Airlift. He helped create the Music Box Village, …

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Scott Chapman - IBM Z CPU Performance Tuning (or: What’s Going On Down There?) 43:36

2+ y ago43:36

43:36

Standing in for the now-possibly-unbanned Peter Enrico, Scott Chapman is in the virtual studio to give us a fresh batch of insight into how IBM Z users can get the most from their systems. We learn that sometimes exceeding your goals is *not* a good thing, and that recompiling code to take advantage of new features isn't always as simple as hitting…

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EP. 149 - AURORA NEALAND 1:05:56

2+ y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

A lovely late-night chat with multi-instrumentalist Aurora Nealand from New Orleans. We unpack Nealand's 2017 masterpiece, "The Monocle" and much more. Whether you're a searcher or a believer, believe this: Aurora is a heavy-hitter who will leave you smiling. Get into it!By Friendly Rich

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