Best Earshot Media Podcasts (2024)

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E77 - Douglas Armstrong, Midwood Guitar Studio 1:35:16

12d ago1:35:16

1:35:16

This month on Episode 77 Matthew speaks with Douglas Armstrong owner of Midwood Guitar Studio. It's been some time since Douglas was last on the podcast, but he's back to update us on what's been happening at MGS. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Sponsor Midwood G…

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Editors Rayna Mathis (Earshot) and Chrys Roney (Hot House) with JJA president Howard Mandel 32:56

28d ago32:56

32:56

Rayna Mathis has edited the monthly publication of Seattle's Earshot Jazz for four years; Chrys Roney became CEO and editor-in-chief of Hot House Jazz Guide, serving the New York metropolitan area, just five months ago -- and each of them enthuses about the community-serving aspects of their editorial project. Howard Mandel notes that its been rare…

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E76 - Fault Reset, metal band 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

This month on episode 76 of the Queen City Music Podcast host Matthew Ablan speaks with Patrick "PJ" Justice and Warren Wheless founding members of the metal band Fault Reset. The guys discuss how the band came together, the song writing process, the local metal scene, the "in's and out's" of harsh vocals and so much more! _________________________…

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The Buzz: Jazz from a Rural Place with Ann Tappan, Montana Jazz Hero and host Howard Mandel 26:12

2M ago26:12

26:12

Pianist, composer-improviser and educator Ann Tappan lives far from the madding crowd, outsize Bozeman, Montana, maintaining an active career including international forays. Having made the scene in NYC and San Francisco, she speaks with authority about the challenges and pleasures of making art and life outside the urban milieu commonly assumed fo…

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Authors' Series: Farah Jasmine Griffin, JJA Book Award winner, speaks to Fiona Ross 18:48

2M ago18:48

18:48

Essayist Farah Jasmine Griffin, whose collection In Search of a Beautiful Freedom won the JJA's 2024 Jazz Book of the Year: History, Criticism and Culture, talks about her focus on jazz and its relevance across many realms of thought, with Fiona Ross, member of the JJA's book committee and founder of Women in Jazz Media.…

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E75 - Matthew Ablan, musician/educator 1:45:38

3M ago1:45:38

1:45:38

The Queen City Music Podcast celebrates its 75th episode! This month the microphone is turned on Matthew Ablan as his old friend Ken Kellner visits and sets out to interview the interviewer. Ken and I dig into growing up and getting into music together and where my journey in music has taken me. _________________________________________________ Don…

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Historical jazz releases and liner notes: historian/author Ashley Kahn and producer Zev Feldman, the Jazz Detective, with Rick Mitchell 36:09

3M ago36:09

36:09

Music historian and author Ashley Kahn and producer Zev Feldman, "the Jazz Detective," speak with host Rick Mitchell on the journalism and historical importance of albums of historical jazz (those recorded more than 10? 20? 30? years ago?) releases, and the particular value to them of liner notes. All pay homage to the legacy of Blue Note Records/M…

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The Buzz Author's Interview: Walter van de Leur on Jazz and Death, with Fiona Ross 17:46

4M ago17:46

17:46

Dutch scholar Walter van de Leur is the author of Jazz and Death: Reception, Rituals, and Representations, a fascinating study that enlightens the music from a unique angle. Fiona Ross, member of the Jazz Journalists Association's Book Committee, interviews Walter, touching on New Orleans funerals, Chet Baker, and the rumor that jazz itself is dead…

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The Buzz Author's Interview: Aaron Cohen, Ramsey Lewis' co-writer, speaks with Brad Stone 22:07

3M ago22:07

22:07

Aaron Cohen is co-author of Gentleman of Jazz, the autobiography of pianist Ramsey Lewis, nominated for a Book of the Year award in the 29th annual JJA Jazz Awards. He speaks with Brad Stone.By The Jazz Journalists Association

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E74 - Scott McLaughlin, media composer/multi-instrumentalist 1:19:56

4M ago1:19:56

1:19:56

This month Matthew Ablan speaks with media-composer, multi-instrumentalist and former music educator Scott McLaughlin! _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Scott McLaughlin Website Instagram Facebook YouTube _________________________________________________ Matthew Ab…

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The Buzz Author's Interview: Philip Arneill, photographer-author of Book Award nominee Tokyo Jazz Joints, with Brad Stone 25:30

4M ago25:30

25:30

Philip Arneill is a Belfast-born photographer, long resident of Japan now living in Ireland. He discusses Tokyo Jazz Joints, his revealing photobook of a now-fading subculture, with Brad Stone, who himself visited some of these listening cafes.By The Jazz Journalists Association

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The Buzz Author's interviews: Carmen Fields of Goin' Back to T-Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big Band 24:30

4M ago24:30

24:30

Brad Stone speaks with Carmen Fields, Emmy Award-winning Boston television news anchor and author of a book about her father's long-touring jazz show, Going Back to T'Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big BandBy The Jazz Journalists Association

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Authors' Series: Con Chapman of "Kansas City Jazz: A Little Evil Will Do You Good" 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

Con Chapman is author of "Kansas City Jazz: A Little Evil Will Do You Good," a nominee for Book of the Year in the 2024 Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards. He speaks with Bob Blumenthal, chair of the Book Awards committee and board member of the JJA.By The Jazz Journalists Association

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The Buzz Author's Interviews: Henry Threadgill's co-author Brent Hayes Edwards 33:02

4M ago33:02

33:02

Easily Slip Into Another World is Pulitzer Prize-winning composer/reeds and winds instrumentalist/bandleader Henry Threadgill's vivid autobiography, co-authored by Brent Hayes Edwards, a literary scholar teaching at Columbia University. Edwards is interviewed by JJA board member Bob Blumenthal, chair of the nominating committee for JJA Jazz Books o…

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The Authors' Series: Stephanie Stein Crease, biographer of Chick Webb in Rhythm Man, interviewed by Bob Blumenthal 28:31

4M ago28:31

28:31

Rhythm Man: Chick Webb and the Beat That Changed America is an in-depth look at highly influential and popular, 'til now under-celebrated bandleader, by Ms. Crease, whose prior books are lively portraits of Duke Ellington and Gil Evans. Bob Blumenthal, critic, author (Saxophone Colossus: A Portrait of Sonny Rollins) chairs the Jazz Journalists Asso…

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E73 - Prog for Wishes 56:11

5M ago56:11

56:11

This month Matthew Ablan speaks with Matthew Hedrick, founder of Prog for Wishes. Prog For Wishes is an annual Progressive Rock Concert of All-Star Charlotte Musicians Benefiting Make-A-Wish. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Prog for Wishes Website Instagram Faceb…

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The Authors' Series: Steve Isoardi, of The Dark Tree, speaks of Horace Tapscott, with Bob Blumenthal 27:55

5M ago27:55

27:55

In an episode of The Buzz interviews with authors of 2024 nominees for Book of the Year Awards, Los Angeles-based Steve Isoardi, author of The Dark Tree about pianist Horace Tapscotts unique musicians/community organition UGMAA, speaks with Bob Blumenthal, JJA board member and chair of the Book Awards committee.…

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Jazz Journalism and Jazz Education: Intersections and Tensions 26:17

5M ago26:17

26:17

The overlapping interests and gulf of approaches between jazz journalism and jazz education is the topic of this episode of The Buzz: The Jazz Journalists Association podcast, featuring Seattle-based writer Paul de Barros, educator-pianist-writer Monika Herzig (formerly of Indiana University, now an academia in Vienna) and professor emeritus/biogra…

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E72 - Neal Carter, solo acoustic cover artist 1:33:03

6M ago1:33:03

1:33:03

This month Matthew Ablan speaks with solo acoustic cover artist Neal Carter. Matthew and Neal discuss playing out, cover tunes, being a solo acoustic player, stage attire and more! _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Neal Carter Instagram ____________________________…

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How we compile Best of Year lists 33:18

6M ago33:18

33:18

Host Michael Ambrosino speaks with music journalists Jordannah Elizabeth, Gene Seymour and educator-pianist-blogger Mark Lomanno about how they conceive and compile end-of-the-year Best lists.By The Jazz Journalists Association

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E71 - Earshot, event promotion platform 1:45:02

7M ago1:45:02

1:45:02

This month Matthew Ablan speaks with John Bureau from Earshot - an events promotion platform which connects hosts & creators through a digitized booking process & shares event details with fans. The platform enables people to find and follow profiles to keep up with local live music events and venues and musicians can book and coordinate upcoming g…

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Jazz Radio Now! 32:55

7M ago32:55

32:55

Ed Trefizger of JazzWeek, radio maven Scott Handley formerly with NPR, and Kayonne Riley of WUCF in Orlando discuss the mission and current state of jazz radio with Rick Mitchell, JJA board member and host of the syndicated KBOO broadcast Jazz In the New MillenniumBy The Jazz Journalists Association

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E70 - Vadim Kolpakov, The King of Seven Strings 1:08:34

8M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Happy New Year! To kick off 2024 host Matthew Ablan speaks with The King Of Seven Strings - Vadim Kolpakov. Vadim is one of the most prominent and renowned Gypsy 7-string guitarists in the world, as well as a vocalist, dancer and composer. He specializes in in Gypsy music from Europe with fusion of Jazz, Pop, Flamenco, Latin and other World Music. …

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Three authors discuss their books on Gerry Mulligan 37:45

8M ago37:45

37:45

Alyn Shipton, Ken Poston and Steve Cerra -- authors, editors and publishers with recent books concerning the late, great baritone saxophonist/composer/arranger Gerry Mulligan -- speak with Rick Mitchell, JJA board member and radio program host, about their works on the complicated, compelling musician.…

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E69 - Kevin Marshall, Smiling Moon Guitars 1:05:58

9M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Kevin Marshall from Smiling Moon Guitars. Kevin is a luthier and sing-songwriter who has been a staple on the Charlotte music scene for over two decades. _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Smiling Moon Guitars Website Instag…

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Bill Milkowski interview part 2 -- with Rick Mitchell and Howard Mandel, reminiscing 26:41

9M ago26:41

26:41

Veteran jazz journalists Bill Milkowski, Rick Mitchell and Howard Mandel talk about the first records they bought with their own $ -- decades back -- and how rock played a part in their early listening. Memories! The Buzz editor the Wiz said, unsolicited, "This one was very fun to listen to."By The Jazz Journalists Association

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E68 - Chris Suter, Ginger Cat Sounds 1:57:20

9M ago1:57:20

1:57:20

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Chris Suter of Ginger Cat Sounds - a recording studio designed to meet all of your audio production needs. Queen _________________________________________________ Donate to the QCMP _________________________________________________ Ginger Cat Sounds Website Instagram Facebook Tik Tok _______________________…

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Jazz Journalism, Then and Now, with Veteran Writer Bill Milkowski and host Rick Mitchell 24:04

9M ago24:04

24:04

Bill Milkowski, author of books on Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker Keith Richards and jive as well as hundreds of articles for leading music magazines, discusses his career and how conditions facing freelancers have changed from the 1970s to today. Howard Mandel, president of the JJA, joins the episode towards its end. Rick Mitchell is host.…

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E67 - Troy Kryzalka, Number Drummer 1:14:30

11M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Troy Kryzalka the Number Drummer. Troy is a former educator, curriculum and instruction trainer, coach and developer. He is the creator and teacher of the Number Drummer program which he brings schools all over the east coast. The Number Drummer program demonstrates the connection between math and music, an…

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The Art of the Interview, with Ted Panken, Robin Lloyd and host Rick Mitchell, 22:01

11M ago22:01

22:01

How does an interviewer approach their task? Ted Panken, author and journalist with extensive experience from his decades at WKCR (NYC) and Robin Lloyd, radio host doing interviews more recently on KNKX (Seattle), share tips and stories of their encounters with musicians -- those eager to talk, and those who were reluctant. Host Rick Mitchell, too,…

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Does the Mainstream Jazz Media Tokenize Latin Jazz? Part 2 28:16

12M ago28:16

28:16

How is the main stream media in Jazz keeping up with the innovations Latin Jazz brings to this unique musical art form? Master percussionist, educator and activist John Santos, along with trombonist Chris Washburne, author of the book Latin Jazz - The Other Jazz, join The Buzz to explore whether Latin Jazz is "tokenized" by the mainstream media cov…

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Does the Mainstream Jazz Media Tokenize Latin Jazz? Part 1 22:30

12M ago22:30

22:30

Latin Jazz has always had a curious relationship with the mainstream Jazz media. Master percussionist, educator and activist John Santos, along with trombonist Chris Washburne, author of the book Latin Jazz - The Other Jazz, join The Buzz to explore whether Latin Jazz is "tokenized" by the mainstream media covering Jazz. Hosted by Michael Ambrosino…

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Andrew Gilbert discusses the changes at JazzTIMES with James Gavin & John Murph, part 2 25:52

1y ago25:52

25:52

After decades as one of the world's leading jazz magazines, JazzTimes was purchased last May by The BeBop Channel, which unceremoniously cancelled all assignments. Staff and writers owed for past work are still waiting to get paid, and the publication has devolved into something unrecognizable. Host Andrew Gilbert discussed the distressing situatio…

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Host Andrew Gilbert discusses the changes at JazzTIMES with James Gavin & John Murph, part 1 21:48

1y ago21:48

21:48

After decades as one of the world's leading jazz magazines, JazzTimes was purchased last May by The BeBop Channel, which unceremoniously cancelled all assignments. Staff and writers owed for past work are still waiting to get paid, and the publication has devolved into something unrecognizable. I discussed the distressing situation and the larger l…

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Fiona Ross speaks with authors Willard Jenkins, Aidan Levy and Michael Wolff 21:56

1y ago21:56

21:56

From the JJA's March 26, 2023 online Book Bash, London-based media maven, impetus behind Women in Jazz Media and singer Fiona Ross, a member of the JJA's Book Committee, speaks with authors of two books nominated for 2023 Jazz Awards -- which later were announced winners in their categories! Willard Jenkins, editor of Ain't But a Few of Us: Black M…

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Brad Stone speaks with authors Philip Watson and Kenny Werner 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

From the JJA's March 26, 2023 online Book Bash, Bay Area-based radio show host and educator Brad Stone, member of the JJA's Book Committee, speaks with authors of two books nominated for 2023 Jazz Awards -- Philip Watson of Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist who Changed the Sound of American Music Kenny Werner, pianist and author of Bec…

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Host Bob Blumenthal with Richard Koloda, Monika Herzig & James Reddan, Michael Wolff 27:07

1+ y ago27:07

27:07

From the JJA's March 26 2023 online Book Bash, Bob Blumenthal, a dean of the field, board member and chair of the JJA's Book Committee, moderates a panel of authors of books nominated for 2023 JJA Jazz Awards: Richard Koloda, author of Holy Ghost: The Life and Death of Free Jazz Pioneer Albert Ayler; https://www.freejazzblog.org/2023/04/richard-kol…

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About Jazz Polls 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

24:17

Host Rick Mitchell discusses Jazz Polls with journalists Geoffrey Himes and Tom Hull. Geoffrey Himes: https://codacollection.co/authors/geoffrey-himes Tom Hull: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Hull_(critic)By The Jazz Journalists Association

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Andrew Gilbert in conversation with Hannah Edgar 21:20

1+ y ago21:20

21:20

In the first of a series of conversations with journalists covering jazz, host Andrew Gilbert talks with Chicago writer Hannah Edgar, who contributes to the Chicago Tribune as part of a program funded by the Rubin Institute for Music Criticism. Edgar also writes for the Chicago Reader. Hannah Edgar: https://hannah-edgar.com/ Andrew Gilbert: https:/…

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E66 - Jason Hausman, composer/sound designer 1:39:33

1+ y ago1:39:33

1:39:33

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Jason Hausman who is a composer, sound designer and founder of the audio branding studio Hot Sakē. The two discuss Jason's evolution into composition and sound design, developing Hot Sake, what it takes to stay relevant in the field, recent/upcoming projects and becoming a falconer! ________________________…

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White Critics Writing About Black Music 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

26:39

Host Rick Mitchell talks with jazz journalists Eugene Holley Jr. and Aaron Cohen on the subject of white critics writing about black music, an issue that dates back to birth of jazz. Eugene Holley Jr.: https://muckrack.com/eugene-holley-jr/articles Aaron Cohen: https://muckrack.com/aaron-cohen-5By The Jazz Journalists Association

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Free Jazz on Film part 2 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

"Free jazz" as presented in a dozen films collected and presented by the Criterion Channel incorporate unusual ways of telling unusual musical stories, including portraits of Alice Coltrane and Milford Graves; Cecil Taylor, Bill Dixon, Archie Shepp and Paul Bley in Imagine the Sound, and evocative experimental films such as Dream City and Promises:…

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E65 - Lowcats, lo-fi indie pop band 1:24:39

1+ y ago1:24:39

1:24:39

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with Chris Suter and Paul Ward who form Lowcats - an enigmatic duo who's sound can best be defined as "Lo-Fi Indie Pop." The two discuss how they the duo came to be, how the gravitated to their current style of music, their songwriting process and developing their sound. _________________________________________…

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Free Jazz on Film part 1 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

26:04

Are films about "free jazz," featured in a collection on the Criterion Channel, a genre -- and if so, what are their common traits? Panelists Kevin Whitehead (author of Play The Way You Feel: The Essential Guide to Jazz Stories on Film, jazz critic on Fresh Air with Terry Gross), Gretchen Carlson (author of Improvising the Score: Rethinking Modern …

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The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles : A musical biography 22:04

1+ y ago22:04

22:04

Jason Miles discusses his book The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles: A musical biography with host Susan Brink. Miles, a Grammy award winning producer, keyboardist, composer, arranger and synthesist has worked with the best: Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller (who wrote the introduction), Mike and Randy Brecker, the list goes on. https…

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E64 - Curtis Wingfield, drummer/composer 1:21:20

1+ y ago1:21:20

1:21:20

This month host Matthew Ablan speaks with drummer/composer Curtis Wingfield who has been a staple on the local Charlotte music scene since the later 90's! Curtis talks about his back ground, the formation of Jazz is Led, his history with Old House Studio, his approach to composing and of course his latest music releases! ___________________________…

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Aidan Levy, author "Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins" 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

18:51

Host Susan Brink speaks with Aidan Levy, author of the first comprehensive biography of the legendary musician and composer Sonny Rollins. "Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins" at 784 pages is comprehensive, but very readable. To learn more about Aidan Levy or purchase the book: https://aidan-levy.com/ https://www.hachettebookgr…

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Rick Lopez, author of "The Sam Rivers Sessionography: A Work In Progress" 18:41

1+ y ago18:41

18:41

Host Susan Brink speaks with author Rick Lopez, who has just self published "The Sam Rivers Sessionography: A Work In Progress". With 768 pages and over 500 illustrations, this comprehensive and meticulously researched sessionography/biography was 25 years in the making. To purchase the book: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sam-rivers-sessionography Sam…

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Jazz Critics & Radio Programmers: do industry professionals listen differently? 19:24

1+ y ago19:24

19:24

Host Rick Mitchell and Neil Tesser, discuss the differences between professional and casual listening. Rick Mitchell is a longtime music journalist and radio programmer living in Portland Oregon. Neil Tesser is a Grammy Award–winning American journalist, radio host, music critic, and author. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Tesser…