Best Oliver Wong Podcasts (2024)

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23. Charlie Dark MBE on founding Run Dem Crew, how to properly build communities and his legendary DJ career. 1:04:23

4h ago1:04:23

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DJ pioneer, community builder, and proud father, Charlie Dark MBE, steps into the spotlight to share his journey of bringing people together. While "community” has become a real buzzword, for Charlie, it’s been a lifelong mission. His work has and is uniting people both on the dancefloor and in the streets. As the founder of Run Dem Crew, a London-…

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Skunk Baxter: Hostage Negotiations in the Studio 59:31

7h ago59:31

59:31

“Skunk” Baxter has had an interesting career. The Washington, D.C.-born musician was one of Steely Dan’s founding members in the early 1970s, and played on some of their most iconic numbers, like Can’t Buy a Thrill’s’ “Reelin’ in the Years” and “Do It Again,” or Pretzel Logic’s “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number.” Then, he moved on to join the Doobie Br…

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Jason Newsted Wants You to Put Your Damn Phone Away 1:22:27

14d ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Jason Newsted spent 15 years holding down the low end in Metallica, playing bass for the band from 1986 through 2001. That era included records like …And Justice For All and Metallica—AKA The Black Album—plus the iconic S&M live album with the San Francisco Symphony. But that was just the beginning for Newsted, an artistic polymath who has since pu…

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Dave Navarro on Trainwrecks, Rabbit Holes, and the “Navarro Smear” 1:08:34

1M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

We know what you’re thinking: Dave Navarro is gonna talk about the onstage brawl. But Cory Wong starts this episode of Wong Notes with an important caveat. This show was recorded long before the awful breakdown and confrontation between Navarro and Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, so don’t expect any salacious gossip. But that just makes th…

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22. AI Creative Studio, Solarflare, explores AI's influence on jobs, the music industry, and the future of creativity. 54:27

1M ago54:27

54:27

We sat down with Jay and John, co-founders of the AI Creative Studio, Solarflare, to talk the world of AI. From helping brands understand how they can use new tech to their advantage, to learning about the problems we may face in the future, this chat covers it all. Specialising in cutting-edge tech installations and collaborations with major brand…

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Keith Urban: “I’m Not Chasing Tone, I’m Pursuing Inspiration” 51:54

1M ago51:54

51:54

Keith Urban has spent decades traveling the world and topping global country-music charts, and on this episode of Wong Notes, the country-guitar hero tells host Cory Wong how he conquered the world—and what keeps him chasing new sounds on his 6-string via a new record, High, which releases on September 20. Urban came up as guitarist and singer at t…

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Helaine Knapp - Founder & CEO of CITYROW 42:22

3M ago42:22

42:22

In this episode - we cover: Helaine's professional journey from tech & marketing to founding CITYROW When she got bit by the rowing bug How she built the company from one studio in NYC into a national fitness brand with over 65 franchises Her exit and selling the business to WaterRower From her thrilling memoir, Making Waves, we discuss how "the be…

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Amy Wong - Co-Founder of Batch 22 Bakery 40:05

3M ago40:05

40:05

In this episode - we cover: Amy's journey from a career in tech and product marketing to building a cookie kingdom. How her cookie crumbled...why she left her 9am-5pm only to work 6am-3am Changing lives one oatmeal raisin cookie at a time What happens when she follows (and feeds) her gut Please enjoy this episode with the fantastic Amy Wong. To lea…

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21. Trisha Lewis, founder of Adidas-sponsored football team, Romance FC, talks grassroots sport, working with Pharrell Williams and on building tight communities. 48:22

3M ago48:22

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Founder of the Adidas sponsored, Romance FC, Trisha Lewis breaks down how the creative football team is driving grassroots sport culture around London. Built to provide an active meeting space for women and non-binary people who are also filmmakers, musicians, designers and all other walks of creativity, Romance FC has become a thriving community i…

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Kurt Rosenwinkel Weighs In 56:11

5M ago56:11

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This time on Wong Notes, guitar legend Kurt Rosenwinkel joins Cory Wong to go deep on all things jazz. The genre has always been a haven for free-thinkers and adventurers, so it’s little surprise when Rosenwinkel reveals that he’s incorporated a Fractal FM9 into his live rig—though it’s still working in tandem with a good ol’ Fender tube amp. Rosen…

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20. Simon Beckerman, founder of Depop and DELLI, and Sam Wong discuss reshaping the food world with DELLI and building successful communities. 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

After selling Depop to Etsy for $1.6 billion in 2021, Simon Beckerman took on a new challenge, to fix the food industry. With his dedicated team, including Community and Partnerships Manager, Sam Wong, DELLI set out to champion small independent food & drink makers, providing them with a means to sell their products. We spoke with Simon and Sam to …

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19. Christian Stevenson on being a best-selling author, snowboarding with Jamie Oliver and interviewing music legends. Part 2 58:58

6M ago58:58

58:58

In part 2 with BAFTA award winning filmmaker, best-selling author and extreme sports veteran, Christian Stevenson, we talk about how his friendship with Jamie Oliver led to his book deal. We also cover how he became a best-selling author in the barbecue world, DJing at A-list celebrity parties, and how he interviewed music legends such as Coldplay,…

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Al Di Meola: Friday Night at Olive Garden 49:31

6M ago49:31

49:31

The legendary shred maestro—best known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of Return to Forever and other high-profile, hot-shot collabs—drops by to chat with Cory about his new epic full-length, Twentyfour. It features “sixteen brand-new compositions and they’re all very involved. I hope I don’t have to do this again.” One of Di Meola’s …

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Jeanna Liu - Founder of Cowbell Plant Co. 54:06

6M ago54:06

54:06

In this episode - we cover: Jeanna's journey from MIT alum to Wall St Banker to Entrepreneur How she came up with the idea to create a self-watering technology and focus on taking the stress out of plant care Where she came up with the name Cowbell (Hi Will Ferrell!) What happens when you put aside the "should" mindset and pursue what you're curiou…

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Marcus King and the Medicine of Music 49:15

7M ago49:15

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Marcus King has already been through the wringer, but he’s on the come-up. His hotly anticipated third LP, Mood Swings, drops this Friday, April 5, and on this episode of Wong Notes, the earnest, honest 28-year old South Carolinian goes deep on his career with Cory Wong. The two shredders open by swapping notes on how touring has changed post-pande…

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18. Christian Stevenson on extreme sports, winning a BAFTA and skateboarding with Tony Hawk. Part 1 43:42

8M ago43:42

43:42

BAFTA award winning filmmaker, best-selling author and extreme sports veteran, Christian Stevenson talks on what it was like to watch skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk, land the 900, his tv show 'RAD' that ran for 17 seasons and how he started in filmmaking to become a world famous name in snowboarding, skateboarding, DJing and BBQ. He also reveals h…

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Dr. Sonia Gupta - Founder of AlohaBrite 49:45

9M ago49:45

49:45

In this episode, we cover: Sonia's failed attempt at MatLab How seeing an Operation Smile flyer changed her life Why she takes one mission a year Becoming an entrepreneur and founding AlohaBrite How much sugar we really should consume Please enjoy this dose of pure Aloha! To learn more about Sonia and AlohaBrite, you can visit: https://alohabrite.c…

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Respect, Psychedelics, and the Future of Bluegrass With Billy Strings 50:03

9M ago50:03

50:03

The ascendant roots shredder shares intimate details from his musical upbringing and gets philosophical on the past and future of bluegrass. Millennial folk philosopher Billy Strings joins this episode of Wong Notes. The Grammy-winning acoustic picker is an open book—nothing is off limits with Billy, from recounting his days selling magic mushrooms…

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Joe Dart Talks Bass Philosophy and the Benefits of High Action 1:03:05

10M ago1:03:05

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This time on Wong Notes, Cory is joined by his Vulfpeck and Fearless Flyers copilot Joe Dart. Wong doesn’t waste any time, diving in by asking Dart, by now renowned as a modern bass wizard with flawless fundamentals, how he developed he signature “voice” on the bass. As Dart explains, it came from listening to players who had their own distinct “vo…

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Maya Enista Smith - Kindness Champion 1:03:40

10M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

In this episode, we cover: How a dream with purple pants changed her life Creating the Born This Way Foundation with Lady Gaga Building a kinder, braver world for young people Ways to strengthen your kindness muscle Please enjoy this conversation with the kind, the brave, the incomparable - Maya Enista Smith. To learn more about Maya, you can visit…

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17. Galina Averina on what the opera scene is REALLY like, the stereotypes, and being a professional opera singer. 49:03

10M ago49:03

49:03

What do you think of when I say opera? Yep, we thought the same thing before we spoke to professional opera singer, Galina Averina. Kostie and Max sat down with Galina, who had just finished her UK tour, to get a feel for the history of opera, understand the stereotypes and gain an insight into just what goes into becoming a professional opera sing…

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The Rich Musical World of Louis Cato 52:54

10M ago52:54

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Multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato has had a lot on his plate since taking over as bandleader for Jon Batiste on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in late 2022, but has been enjoying every minute of it. "I feel like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be, with exactly the people I'm supposed to be there with," he tells Cory on this episode of Wong Not…

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Aimée Eubanks Davis - Founder and CEO, Braven 53:50

11M ago53:50

53:50

In this episode, we cover: - Growing up in the south side of Chicago - Early lessons in economic mobility - Working at Teach for America for 13+ years - Founding Braven - Wage gaps in high vs low income graduates - How preparation leads to confidence Please enjoy this conversation with the incredible, Aimée Eubanks Davis To learn more about Braven,…

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Aaron Sterling’s Pedalboard Approach to the Drums 1:03:36

11M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Session drum ace Aaron Sterling might have fusion roots, but his bread-and-butter work lives at the top of the charts, where’s he’s featured on tracks by artists such as John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Lana Del Rey. He tells Cory what brought him to Los Angeles, why he’s “meant to be in the studio” instead of the stage, and he shares th…

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How Bruce Lee Inspired Margaret Glaspy’s New Record 53:23

12M ago53:23

53:23

Cory Wong sits down with indie-rock bandleader Margaret Glaspy for an in-depth dialogue on artistry, celebrity, and the wisdom of Bruce Lee. Glaspy shares how she cut her latest record, Echo The Diamond, live off the floor, with most of the “homework” happening beforehand and studio performances happening in-the-moment. “It really felt like air ble…

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Charlie Hunter: Graduating Busking Boot Camp 52:28

12M ago52:28

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"I don't consider myself a jazz musician," says guitarist Charlie Hunter on this episode of Wong Notes—essentially refuting how he's known in the music world. "I am maybe jazz adjacent." Most listeners probably wouldn't agree, but if nothing else, Hunter is experimental. He's known for playing a guitar that's strung with both bass and electric guit…

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16. Charlie Smith on the success of luxury fashion brand, LOEWE 59:17

12M ago59:17

59:17

Rated as the Hottest Brand of 2023 (Lyst), luxury fashion brand, LOEWE, is taking the fashion world by storm. Kostie and Max sat down with Charlie Smith, Chief Marketing & Comms Officer at LOEWE, where he gave some insight into the secrets behind the brand's success.

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Bruno Major’s Relatively Lo-Fi Soul 46:41

1y ago46:41

46:41

Cory’s cast is off and he’s here to tell you to “go get hip” to Bruno Major! The soulful, jazzy British singer-songwriter shares why he prefers to record in his bedroom than a studio to create his “relatively lo-fi” music. “It’s far more important to be transmitting a privacy than an audio quality,” Major says. But he’s quick to point out that you …

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Daniel Donato Gets Cosmic 1:08:26

1y ago1:08:26

1:08:26

"When you switch the gear of what you're operating on from the memorized information to the gear of intuitive, faithful response, it's a whole different frequency that's emitted from the hands and from the soul," country shredder Daniel Donato expresses on this episode of Wong Notes. He's talking about what makes for powerful improvisation, and if …

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15. Phil Makepeace on the new era of chess 52:35

1y ago52:35

52:35

With the sales of chess boards increasing by 400% in 2020, it’s safe to say the sport is on the rise amongst younger generations. We spoke to Phil Makepeace, a professional chess coach and ex-professional player, about the sports gender gap, its funding and the monumental influence of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ on the chess world.…

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Wolfgang Van Halen: Sing the Solo 1:03:06

1y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Wolfgang Van Halen joins Cory for the season 7 premiere of Wong Notes! Chatting before the release of Mammoth II, the duo discuss guitar trios, 5150 studios, cloning, touring with Metallica, plus: Who’s that playing wah on the record? What’s WVH’s rig? And much more. On his new record, WVH has lots to share. When it comes to writing and recording r…

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Anne Oliver, Founder - House of M Beauty 42:16

1y ago42:16

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This is the story of Anne Nguyen Oliver, Founder of House of M Beauty. In this episode, we cover: - Anne's journey from Vietnam to California - Losing her parents at a young age and being left homeless - How she discovered the magical properties of medicinal saffron - Building House of M into a successful business in a highly competitive industry -…

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14. Craig Santicchia on gaming and eSports 1:02:06

1y ago1:02:06

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Kostie and Ruby are joined by Craig Santicchia, a gaming and eSports enthusiast, who started his career at the worlds leading esports brand Fnatic. helping shape the future of sports entertainment. Now running his own company, Wolfpad Gaming - who support brands, agencies and rights holders on all things gaming & esports.…

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Jaclynn Demas, Emmy-award winning Producer 55:18

1y ago55:18

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In this episode, we cover: - Goonies Never Say Die!...how the movie changed her life - How being a bartender got her a job at Nick Jr - Producing the award-winning Peg+Cat on PBS Kids - What it was like winning her first Emmy - Her unwavering commitment to think creatively and collaboratively Please enjoy this conversation with the delightful Jacly…

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Rachel Klein, Founder and CEO - Fire Starter Studios 57:24

1y ago57:24

57:24

This is the story of Rachel Klein, CEO of Fire Starter Studios, a video production company producing a wide range of content from animation to award winning documentaries. In this episode - we cover Rachel's journey: - Producing content at HBO, UFC Prime Time, Showtime and Xbox Studios - The hiccups in starting her own company, Fire Starter Studios…

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Laurie Wayburn, Co-Founder & President - Pacific Forest Trust 49:47

1y ago49:47

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This is the story of Laurie Wayburn, Co-Founder and President of Pacific Forest Trust. In this episode, we discuss: - Laurie's journey to Africa and back to California - The origins and her passion for forestry management - Beyond the Trees, a beautiful documentary showcasing why forests are critical to the planet's survival - The overstory and bey…

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Sex & Boba - Season 1 Finale : Teresa and Oliver’s Spicy Summer Goals 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

52:40

Reflecting on all their conversations during season one, Oliver shares that he has learned that he is obsessed with money, specifically mixing sex and money. Although Oliver is a dirty free spirit, he stopped himself from starring in his own pornography for fear of professional repercussions. He has since realized that he hates wholesomeness and lo…

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Sex & Boba - What’s the Point of Pretending to Be Wholesome When You’re Not? 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

Oliver usually only hooks up and never dates, but for the first time, he tried a speed dating event, where he was shocked to meet wholesome queer people. Meeting the wholesome people made him feel weird about himself and old, because his dates were all Gen-Z who did not know any of his pop culture references. Teresa reveals that she also wants to c…

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Sex & Boba - Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Other Dangers of Sex 1:08:02

1+ y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Recently Oliver got a skin rash and thought he had syphilis. Luckily, it was just a viral infection, but the scare got him and Teresa to talk about trusting doctors, STDs, health insurance, and sex education. Teresa states that it is important who we pick to be with because they can ruin your life, and thrill-seeker Oliver shares that he has lots o…

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Sex & Boba - All the Places They’ll Go: the Joys of Solo Traveling and Needing Money to Do It 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

34:42

Teresa recently conquered her fear of solo traveling and took a day trip to Catalina Island where she met new friends since Oliver wouldn’t go. Oliver shared that he hates outdoor activities but that he loves to travel alone, especially to places where he can explore and find men on Sniffies. The two talk about how traveling can open your mind, and…

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Sex & Boba - The Best Drug: Shrooms, Human Connection, or Sex? 58:46

1+ y ago58:46

58:46

Oliver starts the show by sharing his recent positive experience ingesting psilocybin mushrooms and the emotional crash afterward. Teresa talks about her own psychedelic trips and reasons why she doesn't need drugs anymore. They explore the authenticity of their sober and substance-altered selves, with Teresa preferring her sober self and Oliver le…

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Sex & Boba - Teresa and Oliver's Excellent Adventure with AI 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

Teresa and Oliver dive into the buzzworthy topic of ChatGPT, sharing contrasting experiences with it. Teresa has tried using ChatGPT as a therapy session, comparing it with platforms like BetterHelp, and Oliver talks about a friend who turned a script into a book using AI. The two discuss the impact of AI on various aspects of life, like jobs and r…

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Sex & Boba - The Joy of Quitting to Finding Something Better 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

36:39

Teresa gets into an awkward situation at her gym on Mother's Day, and Oliver convinces her to join him at Equinox, which has clean steam rooms. The two delve into their thoughts on gym culture and their shared admiration of money-driven individuals working in unconventional industries. Oliver recounts tales of one past boss that demanded "obedience…

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Allison Bishop - Computer Scientist, Writer, Comedian. President and Co-Founder, Proof Trading. 1:02:58

1+ y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

This is the story of Allison Bishop, an incredible polymath. In this episode, we discuss: - How a failure in creative writing led her down the path to computer science - Real applications of cryptology - Combinatorics (LMGTFY: A branch of math) - Launching Proof Trading - Controlling how you set people's expectations (emotionally and physically) Pl…

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Sex & Boba - Is Oliver The Next Larry Flynt? 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

47:26

Podcasting from Oliver's new [rented] house, Oliver and Teresa start things off by taking care of business--by talking about it. Oliver talks about his entrepreneurial journey from an e-commerce employee to an adult entertainment production company owner while Teresa speaks on the differences between corporate life versus freelance life. Oliver and…

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Sex & Boba - Life After Film School 55:32

1+ y ago55:32

55:32

Oliver and Teresa talk about gender roles in relationships, specifically the differences between male and female providers. Oliver shares his recent sexual experience with a trans man while Teresa discusses her recent dating experiences of limited success. Oliver provides more details about his trysts with women, and Teresa expresses her perspectiv…

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Sex & Boba - Masculine vs Feminine: What Does It Even Mean? 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

50:44

Ali Wrong (Oliver) and Phil Miabals (Teresa) showed up in each other's clothes which sparked the conversation about masculinity vs femininity. This causes Oliver to reminisce about his childhood, sports, and facial hair. Teresa recalls her own struggles with her physical appearance growing up. Teresa admits that she thought Oliver was a twink when …

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Eric Krasno: Funk Chameleon 1:05:40

1+ y ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Soulive, Lettuce, Tedeschi Trucks, and most recently, Stanton Moore and Branford Marsalis—that's a short list of some of the acts Eric Krasno plays and has played with throughout his career. From one funk guitarist to another, Cory sits down with Eric to talk what it means to play the right amount of notes when jamming, what it takes for Eric to ab…

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Sex & Boba - Getting Older: Is It Just Supplements, Peace, and Porn? 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

50:18

Erewhon’s talking about Erewhon. Get it? Oliver and Teresa chat about how expensive the famous supermarket is before they delve into how hard it is to be healthy and their obsession with supplements. Teresa then talks about shadowing Oliver on one of his adult productions, and Oliver shares a little tidbit about his first time directing porn. Both …

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Jason Isbell's Desert Island Gear 1:02:10

1+ y ago1:02:10

1:02:10

"If you keep your head and your ass in the same place, that'll happen on its own," says Jason Isbell on how he gets the most out of his live performances. On the heels of a new HBO documentary, he and Cory sit down for a deep discussion, talking creating genuine art that can also turn into hits, Muscle Shoals, and the intersection between "guitaris…

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