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STORYOPHONIC

Lindsay Tomasic & Dan Kimpel

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Storyophonic is a Music Industry podcast featuring conversations with leading-edge pros to inform, entertain, inspire and guide you to greater success – wherever you are in your career. Topics range from songwriting to recording to royalties and everywhere in between. Join us each week for tips and tales from deep inside the music industry! Our podcast host is Dan Kimpel. Each episode is produced and edited by Lindsay Tomasic of Datolite Music Ltd.
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What is history and who does it belong to? On the American History Unabridged Podcast, historian Mark Iverson delves into historical topics that challenge popularly accepted and taught narratives of American history. By examining Idaho, Pacific Northwest, and national history, Mark seeks to interpret the historical topics and themes generally omitted from broader narratives in the United States.
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Named one of Billboard’s Top-40 Industry Shaping Executives, Jess Furman works across multiple sectors: music, film, tech, new media, Web3, and non-profit advocacy. Balancing musical intuition with executive expertise, she has established a notable niche within these ever-accelerating interconnected businesses. In this conversation we take a deep d…
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The justification to single out and exterminate another group of people can come from any group coalesced around any ideological system of belief, be it religious or secular in nature. In Revolutionary France, the secular forces of the newly established French Republic were threatened on all sides by the old system of empire they had just overthrow…
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The rallying cry of the pro Prop 1 crowd was "stop gay special rights." They felt that if gay people in Idaho were labeled a minority officially, they'd be protected from discrimination in the workplace and other public organizations like schools and libraries. They said gay people were not a minority like black people or Latinos because they chose…
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From 1942 until 1948, Mexican citizens came to the United States at the behest of the federal government to fill the labor gaps created by the increased need for agricultural production during WWII. They bolstered the agricultural economy of the United States and proved an asset to the development of our nation, but they also face rampant racism an…
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We celebrate the increasing visibility of women behind the board with the future-forward perspective of Lena Sutter, an accomplished recording and mix engineer. Just three years ago, she earned her Master’s Degree in Sound Recording from Berklee College of Music. Now, in addition to managing the studio and teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Ea…
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Beyond the iconic Grammy Awards, the mission of the Recording Academy is to recognize excellence in the recording arts and sciences, cultivate the well-being of the music community, and ensure that music remains an indelible part of our culture. Kelley Purcell, VP, Membership and Industry Relations – and a Billboard Women in Music honoree -- is on …
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Jett Galindo is a Grammy-winning mastering engineer and vinyl cutter with an illustrious resume of noteworthy projects with artists from Barbra Streisand to Green Day. She joins a growing community of brilliant women, LGBTQ+ professionals, advocates, and pivotal organizations on the leading edge of the music industry’s evolution into an unprecedent…
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This week Mark sat down with librarian Molly Nota and bookshop owner Chelsea Major to discuss the importance of literature in defining who we are as individuals and Americans. We discuss Idaho's HB 710, an attempt to censor the materials Idaho's readers can readily access within their public libraries. We discuss the books that have defined us, how…
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Tomás Baiza is the author of two published books and numerous articles and short stories. He is also an historian and educator. In short, Tomás Baiza is many things and then more. I see him as a bit of a rebel, but he's also a family man. I could apply more labels to him, but it's hardly necessary, he puts so much of himself onto every page he writ…
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A wondrous command of technology and a profound message of unity: Producer, composer, and performer Trovarsi is a global electronic creator whose future-forward artistry transcends genres, cultures, and boundaries as it authentically and reverentially embraces a spectrum of creative traditions. Cerebral, celestial, and body shaking, she presents li…
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With two award-winning documentaries, Denny Tedesco has distinguished himself as a filmmaker about music. His latest feature, Immediate Family, is the story of the key players who recorded and toured with iconic artists including James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, and Carole King. Like Denny’s feature The Wrecking Crew – d…
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Because we are so proud of the guests in our fifth season, we’re sharing choice conversational segments from these songwriters, artists, producers, mastering and mixing engineers, record, publishing and film executives, and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of audio equipment. Uniting this lively roster -- aside from their award-winn…
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This episode features two Multi-Grammy Award winners, currently nominated for two 2024 Grammys for Written inTheir Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos. Over 17 years, producer Cheryl Pawelski gleaned 146 songs from 665 possible choices; hits like “Respect Yourself,” and “634-5789,”alongside never-released gems. Through the wizardry of mastering enginee…
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Maia Sharp is an artist with an unmistakable musical signature, and a profound dedication to songwriting. Raised in Los Angeles, she now calls Nashville home, as she tours the country sharing her music. With songs recorded by artists like Bonnie Raitt, Lizz Wright, The Chicks and Trisha Yearwood, Maia’s solo projects chronicle her personal path. We…
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Buffalo Soldiers fought the tribes of The West, that's what they're known for, but they also fought in the Spanish American War, during the revolution in the Philippines and also in North Idaho during the Coeur d'Alene Mining Wars and the Big Burn in 1910. We compare the service of Buffalo Soldiers during both events and examine how the largely whi…
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One of my favorite breweries of all is Nampa, Idaho's Crescent Brewery for a number of reasons, chief among them is the history the lives in those that own the brewery, man the taps and brew the beer, and patronize the tasting room bar! Jerry Fergusson and family know beer and so do his employees and what's more, they are knowledgeable of the histo…
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While I improve my editing skills, please enjoy this diamond in the rough... Mountain Home, Idaho is an interesting place where many of the town's historic structures remain standing, including the Bengoechea Hotel. Bengoechea is a Basque name and the hotel was established by Jose "Joe" Bengoechea, a Basque sheepherder turned businessman turned mil…
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This episode lacks it's usual intro and editing. On this episode of The IdaHistory Podcast, Shane Plummer of the Boise Bubble Podcast sits down with Mark to discuss their trip up to the ghost town of Stibnite, Idaho, a mining community that supplied 40% of America's domestic antimony and tungsten supply during WWII. These metals were used to streng…
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As the songwriter who created towering anthems for Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Heart, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and countless others, Holly Knight’s musical achievements are monumental. I Am The Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing The Hits and Rocking The MTV Eighties recounts her journey from grungy clubs to the Songwriters Hall of Fame with humor, insight, an…
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Elias Pierce knew there was gold to be found on the Nez Perce Reservation, but it was too dangerous for him to find it. That's when a young maiden volunteered her services as a guide, and led Pierce to the first major gold find in Idaho. On this episode, we talk about Jane Silcott, her people, and how she helped usher in the first permanent settlem…
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She proudly calls herself “The Tube Chick,” and as the president of Manley Laboratories, Inc., makers of high-end pro audio equipment, she is certainly deserving of the title. Advancing the principles of high-end audio quality and integrity in American manufacturing that continues to guide a revered brand, EveAnna is an industry icon honored with a…
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This week we bring you the tragic stories of the people who were aboard the RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage, whose ultimate destination was Idaho. We talk about their lives before they decided to travel across the Atlantic to the Gem State, their intentions in Idaho, and what became of them. Intro and outro music- Near My God to Thee, via Violin O…
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Tunnels do not possess national identities as far as Jeff and I know, but there are tunnels and passageways, spaces really, under the buildings of Boise. However, if you're imagining tunnels with little doors behind which hundreds of "Chinamen" lived, smoked opium, and pet their Siamese Cats that ran from 8th and Idaho all the way to Julia Davis Pa…
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"Love in the Library" by Maggie Tokuda-Hall is the story of George and Tama, and how they met and fell in love in the Minidoka Relocation Center, a concentration camp for Japanese-Americans. Their story is one of heartbreak, sadness, joy and happiness. This week we talk about how American citizens came to be forced into concentration camps, and the…
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James "Bo" Gritz was a hero to many. He was the most decorated soldier in the Vietnam War and helped negotiate an end to the standoff at Ruby Ridge. Gritz was also rumored to be the inspiration for John Rambo, of the First Blood movies. However, he was also a leader of the Christian Identity movement, an anti-Semitic, right-wing philosophy. Because…
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During World War Two, Idaho was home to around 21 prisoner of war camps for German and Italian soldiers captured in Europe and North Africa. They came here to help the war effort by providing farm labor, but many came to love America for the humanity shown them as prisoners. The United States has never been perfect, but even while our government im…
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As his 17 Grammy awards confirm, Manny Marroquin is among the most accomplished mixing engineers in modern music. He has an astonishing résumé, encompassing Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars, Paramore, Rihanna, Lizzo, and Kendrick Lamar. Pop, Latin, hip-hop, electronica and beyond – his command of multiple genres has propelled him into the upper stratosp…
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On July 3rd, 1909, a Mysterious Stranger sparked a fire that would go on to destroy Nampa's business district. The perpetrator was never brought to justice, but Nampa was rebuilt. We talk about that as well as the even more tragic Drake Drug Store Fire of 1937.For photos referenced in this episode be sure to check out idahistory.com/nampafireworks…
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In the 1860s, it was common to find large footprints at the scene of a wagon train massacre, or livestock theft in Idaho. Soon, settlers realized that it was one man leaving these footprints, and dubbed that man "Chief Bigfoot". Since then, the Chief has become a legend. In this episode we deconstruct that legend and analyze the folklore behind it.…
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This week we finish off our discussion of the Aryan Nations in Idaho. When they felt the pressure, they turned to fear and intimidation by unleashing a domestic terrorism campaign. But the good people of the Kootenai County Task Force would not let a few bombs deter them from ridding North Idaho of hate.…
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Multi-hyphenate songwriter, producer, arranger, and manager Darrell Brown might be best known for writing platinum hits for LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Faith Hill, but his multitude of musical endeavors are vast and varied, representing a roster from Ariana Grande to Neil Young. Meet a creative original as he shares humor and hard-won wisdom with…
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We were told we shouldn't talk about it. The Aryan Nations, Idaho's black eye. But we're here to talk about it and help ensure it never happens again. In this two part installment of the IdaHistory Podcast, Jeff and Mark examine the twisted ideology behind one of America's most insidious white supremacist hate groups, the Aryan Nations.…
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Van Wyck, Idaho. What used to be a humble little berg, now lies at the bottom of Lake Cascade. It was also once the scene of a horrific murder, which led to the death by hanging of the perpetrator, a man named Herman St. Clair. Before he climbed the gallows, he attempted to escape the Idaho City jail and was shot in the jaw and stabbed 17 times. Le…
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For thousands of years, people have been living and dying in the Boise River Valley, and for a period of about 50 years, as two cultures clashed, the death intensified. Find out what happened as these two distinct groups came together, much of it has been little discussed in the recent era.By IdaHistory - Mark Iverson
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During the Autumn of 1863, Idaho was a lawless place, but Lloyd Magruder was determined to change that by helping to create the laws to govern the new territory. Before he could though he took a trip to the mining camps of Western Montana, where he exchanged his goods for gold dust. On his way back, a group of men accompanied him with the intention…
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Spinning Gold, a feature film depicting the meteoric career of Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records, grooves to a Seventies soundtrack including Kiss, Parliament, and Donna Summer. Evan Bogart takes us inside the drama as an executive producer of his dad’s improbable story. A hit songwriter for Beyonce, Lizzo and many others, Evan’s perspecti…
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Beer came to what would be the Idaho Territory with the first miners to stake claims around Florence, Idaho in 1861. Small breweries sprang up in all the boom or bust towns of the 1860s. As Idaho developed so too did the breweries. But prohibition had been hotly debated since the days of the Wild West and anti liqour leagues won out in various coun…
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Honored at the 65th annual Grammys with a Record of the Year Award for About Damn Time by Lizzo, mastering engineer extraordinaire Emerson Mancini dials in the sparking sonics for a client roster encompassing the most successful artists in contemporary recording: Kendrick Lamar to Fitz and the Tantrums; Paramore to Jon Batiste. Experience Emerson’s…
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It was the early 1970s, and Vietnam was getting bombed back to the stone age. Around the world though, members of the United States military were fighting back against this perceived genocide in Southeast Asia. This week we discuss the GI Movement, the military opposition to the war, and the Covered Wagon Coffee House, the center of war protests in…
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Humankind has been plagued by one disease more than others, a disease that tears apart a person's lungs and often much more. Tuberculosis has killed more people than any other malady in human history, hands down. For most of humanity's time on earth, no cure for consumption, another name for TB, existed. It wasn't until 1943 that streptomycin was d…
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