Best Pauly B Podcasts (2024)

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Opening A Gay Bar In The 90's To Supporting Folk Punk Currently w/ John Crunch #33 47:36

1d ago47:36

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John Crunch comes on to share his story of opening a successful gay bar (The LURE) in the 90's. We also dive into what it was like to discover punk rock & the fact he was gay when he was younger. From there we follow his story to becoming a state trooper at 19, facing harassment/resigning, moving to NYC, getting sober, supporting folk punk and much…

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COFFEE BREAK with Ceschi & Pat The Bunny on Musical Inspirations 6:41

6d ago6:41

6:41

Welcome to the first Back On The Grind Coffee Break. Our Coffee Breaks will appear occasionally & feature moments from our regular or exclusive patreon episodes. The Coffee Break is a way we can give you a quick glimpse into what happens here at Back On The Grind. This Coffee Break features Ceschi & Pat (formerly Pat The Bunny) discussing musical i…

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Michael Schneeweis-The Path Of Spiritual Cultivation & Releasing Music When Pat The Bunny Is Your Brother #32 1:17:07

12d ago1:17:07

1:17:07

"I used to feel like I was constantly fucking up, constantly doing the wrong thing...and that's where I was living for a number of years; always feeling bad about myself." Michael Schneeweis shares what it was like to release music as Pat The Bunny's younger brother. He then goes on to engage in a deep conversation largely focused on areas of spiri…

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Folk Punk Recommendations, Advice For Your 20's, Relationship Help, Lessons From Prison & more of your questions w/ Pepe & Lee Bandit #31 53:29

29d ago53:29

53:29

Responding to your questions & comments, Pepe is joined by his wife Lee Bandit as they share thoughts on the things listeners have been saying & asking. It's a wide ranging episode that will leave you even more connected to your host & his wife as they offer some honest, fun & serious answers to what listeners have been wanting to know. Do you have…

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Paulie Think on Recovery & Being a Punk Rock B-Boy in the Early days #30 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

"I'm not responsible for my disease but I am responsible for my sobriety" ***If you or someone you care about needs support, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662…

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Thoughts On Building Community & Podcasting with Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #29 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad respond to a listener question about building community in a small town. Then they reflect on what it's been like to be podcasting for over a year & they discuss some changes you can expect with the podcast. We close out playing the song "Ghost Of Apartment B2" by Tall Travis because it wasn't ready when we originally re…

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Mike Wilson of Harley Poe on opening & closing a record shop & the DIY ethos #28 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Mike Wilson of Harley Poe talks with Pepe about a wide range of topics like the Grateful Dead, joining Harley Poe & pissing for authority figures. There's plenty of talk about not wanting to work for someone else & the DIY spirit that makes this possible. Expect to hear about the hurdles & challenges (often mental) that Mike & Pepe both faced on th…

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Surviving 13 Years in Prison w/ Ping Lieu #27 52:14

3M ago52:14

52:14

Pepe talks with Ping Lieu who spent 13 years in prison for discussing a potential crime he never actually carried out. This is an older but unreleased episode Pepe recorded while he was fighting his own case and preparing to enter prison himself. What led Ping to serve 13 years in prison What it was like for Ping to receive his sentence The hardest…

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Sister Wife Sex Strike talk Folkpunk, Unauthorized Starbucks Show, Spirituality & More #26 45:57

4M ago45:57

45:57

Folkpunk Dad sits down with Sister Wife Sex Strike who have been making a name for themselves in the folkpunk community lately. They talk about their recent TikTok fame, their popup Starbucks show, songwriting, anarchism + spirituality & more. Enjoy! Highlights: Getting into folkpunk Accessibility within folkpunk Blowing up on Tiktok Not having per…

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Becoming A Punk With A Camera #25 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

"The only thing that saved me was DIY punk." Punk With A Camera (PWAC) & Pepe discuss having no place to fit in or feel welcomed until finding DIY punk, filming, working with bands & difficult times with parents while growing up. There's talk about starting a project or passion, learning from our mistakes, supporting the community & much more. HIGH…

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Professional Professor, Doctor in Educational Technology, and Audio Master - David "Dave" Nourse 28:45

5M ago28:45

28:45

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with me, Jess B. Today we are talking to David Nourse. Dave is an assistant professor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. He holds a B.S. in Criminology and an M.Ed. in Counseling from North Carolina State University. He received his doctorate in Educational …

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Navigating band life with Tall Travis #24 53:45

5M ago53:45

53:45

Folk/punk musicians Tall Travis sit down to talk with Folkpunk Dad about a range of topics regarding maintaining a band, creating music and friendship. It's the first time we have an entire band on the podcast all at once. They also discuss their appreciation for superstition, magic, whimsy & mystery. We also play their new song Ghost Of Apartment …

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Professional Senior Podcast Producer, Host, and Content Creator - Judith "Judy" Stephens 28:00

5M ago28:00

28:00

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with me, Jess B. Today we are talking to Judith Stephens. Judy is a Senior Podcast Producer and Host with over 15 years of content production, including video, audio, photo and multimedia. Judy stands as a dynamic force in the world of media production. As the Senior Producer, Host, a…

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Professional Video Engineer, Laser Programmer, and Roadie - Joseph "Joe" Barilla 29:09

5M ago29:09

29:09

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with me, Jess B. Today we are talking to Joseph Barilla. Joe is a seasoned roadie, video engineer, and laser operator, known for his dynamic contributions to the music and entertainment industry. His career is highlighted by his tours with iconic artists such as Snoop Dogg and Omarion…

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Rise and Shine w/ Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #23 54:59

5M ago54:59

54:59

How we show up in (or retreat from) the world is greatly influenced by how we wake up in the morning. Pepe Bandit & Folkpunk Dad discuss the value of morning routines & share some things they've done as they developed their own morning routines. They both share how not having a morning routine kept them stuck in unhealthy places.They share what hel…

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Professional Musician Master, Audio and Laser Artist - Gabriel Gaurdian 29:52

5M ago29:52

29:52

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with me, Jess B. Today we are talking to Gabriel Guardian. Gabriel is a multifaceted musician known for his role as the founder and a prominent member of the band Immortal Guardian. Born and raised with a deep passion for music. His unparalleled talent spans across various instruments…

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Audio Engineering 101 w/ Jess B & Pauly 28:05

6M ago28:05

28:05

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with me, Jess B and Pauly. Today we are talking, Audio 101. Hearing from the professional on the rudimental principles of Audio. Gain an insight of Audio Engineering on this episode of Talking with the Pros. Featured Track: Romantic Rivals 2018…

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It's Show Time with Trashboat And The Ambush #22 1:12:19

6M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

"We're very obsessed with soup" Trashboat And The Ambush join Pepe for a fun & lighthearted conversation largely centered around setting up DIY shows. First they start off with stories about punk pits, cats & the internet & then dive into their experiences and advice for organizing shows & the community that gets built around this. Towards the end,…

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Professional Musician, Vocalist, and Sound Engineer - Matthew "Matt" Mosca 28:33

6M ago28:33

28:33

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with me, Jess B. Today we are talking to Matthew Mosca. Matt is a Las Vegas native who’s been mixing live sound full-time for the last two years. He is also active in a Las Vegas-based rock band High Sierra Club, and has been since 2019. He took a hands-on approach to audio engineerin…

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The Early Years with PaulyDLT 29:30

6M ago29:30

29:30

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with me, Jess B. Today we are taking a deep dive into the younger years of my passionate Co-Host, PaulyDLT of Talking with the Pros. Pauly is a professional audio mixing engineer freelancer in Las Vegas. An alumnus of the UNLV College of Fine Arts with a bachelor of arts in music, and…

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Inside A Women's Prison with Tray Johns #21 50:16

6M ago50:16

50:16

"You are in a capacity where you don't have eminent domain over nothing in your life, EXCEPT how you respond and that's the only thing you really have." Pepe talks with Tray Johns who was sentenced to over 12 years in a women's Federal prison for about $500 worth of drugs. You will learn about life inside a women's prison and hear the story of Tray…

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Friend of the Show - Samuel "Sam" Friend 30:01

6M ago30:01

30:01

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with my Co-Host, Pauly De La Torre as we talk to Samuel Friend. Sam holds both a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Minor in Music Technology at UNLV, and a Bachelor of Science in Communications at Dixie State University. His multifaceted background has lead him to a number of roles in …

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New Season, New Co-Host - Pauly De La Torre 29:53

6M ago29:53

29:53

Thank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Paul De La Torre my new Co-Host of Talking with the Pros. Pauly is a professional audio mixing engineer freelancer in Las Vegas. An alumnus of the UNLV College of Fine Arts with a bachelor of arts in music, and a minor in music technology, he works as a fron…

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Days N Daze / Escape From the Zoo on Relationships, Relapse & the X-Files #20 43:53

7M ago43:53

43:53

Je-C (Days N Daze / Escape From The Zoo) & his wife Veronica (Escape From The Zoo) come on the show to talk about relationships, relapse & the X-Files. They share some laughs, shed some tears & also discuss Nick Lutsko, their intro to punk music, why they didn't come on the show last year as planned, romanticizing the tortured artist idea & relatio…

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Finding Happiness In Our Broken Places with Mitchell Gray # 19 1:02:23

7M ago1:02:23

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"If I let myself be available to be happy, most of the time it does happen." Pepe connects with Mitchell "Trash" Gray as they discuss their prison experiences, exploring their broken places & their individual relationships to happiness that developed through the journey. It's an emotional conversation at times that traverses topics from addiction t…

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Finding Hope, Connection & Radical Compassion with Average Joey # 18 1:02:01

8M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Folk Punk Dad talks with DIY musician, zine writer and full time traveller, Average Joey. It's a wide ranging conversation with a theme flowing around toxic capitalism & the potential for collective healing. We end the episode with the track "Indifference" by Average Joey! HIGHLIGHTS: Average Joey's new record Impermanence Agnostic gospel songs Jes…

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Finding Ways We Can Step Out Of Loneliness w/ Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #17 46:21

8M ago46:21

46:21

With the holidays among us we thought it would be good to talk about loneliness. Loneliness can show up in many ways & some may be unexpected (like Pepe discovered while making this episode). We share our experiences with it and dive into how it manifests and some evolutionary reasons behind our responses to it. We end discussing some things that h…

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Radio Host and Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Famer - Carlaya "Queen of Flow" Koslow 28:53

9M ago28:53

28:53

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Carlaya Koslow, also known as the Queen of Flow, is the radio personality for KUNV-FM's 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. morning radio show. She studied communications and dance at UCLA and began her career at Los Angeles' Kaleidoscope Radio Magazine where she produce…

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Finding Community with Myles Bullen #16 39:52

9M ago39:52

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Folk Punk Dad aka Will talks with songwriter, rapper, spoken word poet & all around great human, Myles Bullen. The conversation revolves heavily around the concept of community - what it is, how to find it, how to become a part of it, how to contribute to it and much more. Loneliness & music is also discussed. HIGHLIGHTS: Community & the internet F…

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Johnny Hobo & The Freight Trains...Good or Bad + Prison Talk #15 1:02:53

9M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Check out the poll results in the Spotify show notes to see if listeners think Johnny Hobo was good or bad overall. Johnny Hobo & The Freight Trains can be viewed as a single project or part of a larger whole when it comes to the music of Pat The Bunny. Either way it has been loved by some and divisive for others since it was first released and pre…

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The Swamp Rats Talk Cryptids , Anxiety & More #14 45:43

10M ago45:43

45:43

"It's hard not to love Mothman" The Swamp Rats join us and talk about Mothman, anxiety, always being on tour, the music they perform and more. After the interview we play their song Butcher's Knife. HIGHLIGHTS: Skunk Ape & Moth man Other Cryptids Ghost Stories Cryptids as a manifestation of anxiety Anxiety on the road/tour "We can do hard things" U…

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Listener Feedback: Getting Unstuck From Procrastination & more w/ Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #13 41:26

10M ago41:26

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A listener asks how we deal with procrastination & another asks about our interests outside of this podcast/music. We also talk about the feeling of not having enough time in your life & offer a new perspective that has been useful for us. If you have any questions or comments for us please reach out through the email below. We'd love to hear from …

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Voices From The Compost Heap #12 1:15:57

11M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Pepe & Folk Punk dad reconnect after not doing an episode together for a few months. Then we hear from various bands that performed at this years Compost Heap festival as they answer questions from Folk Punk Dad & other bands. It's a fun & engaging episode where you get to hear a lot of really awesome people in the DIY/folk punk community share som…

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Ceschi Opens Up About His Father, Living A Fast Life & The Bittersweet Feeling In His Music #11 1:05:17

12M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

"I'm continually fighting against living a regular life. That's led me to some really bad decisions at times but, it's also been the best decision of my life." Rapper, folk & punk musician Ceschi (pronounced Chess-Key) talks with Pepe. Their close friendship allows them both to open up on the podcast about some very personal experiences from their …

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Professional Audio Engineer and Electronic Music Artist - Paul "Pauly" De La Torre 30:46

12M ago30:46

30:46

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Paul De La Torre. Pauly is a professional audio mixing engineer freelancer in Las Vegas. An alumnus of the UNLV College of Fine Arts with a bachelor of arts in music, and a minor in music technology, he works as a front-of-house audio engineer for sever…

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Brook Pridemore - The early days of anti-folk/folk punk, The Reflecting Skin & fun Stories #10 1:07:17

1y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

"After a 6 month long tour...I was drinking an awful lot, I put no light into the world at that time & when I got home I tried to kill myself & failed. That was the thing that struck me sober, that was when the unmanageability of my life was clear to me." Folkpunk Dad talks to Brook Pridemore about the anti-folk to folk punk connection they travele…

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Audio Narrator and Professional Dueling Musician - Matt Newbold 25:15

1y ago25:15

25:15

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Matthew Newbold. Matt Newbold got his start when he moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1997 where he immediately found his niche as a keyboard player for several country bands and eventually the front man for his own band. In between traveling he found hi…

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Professional Audio Engineer, Pianist and Artist - Anthony Ard 31:32

1y ago31:32

31:32

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Anthony Ard. Anthony is an Audio Engineer at Fremont Street Experience with 8 years of experience in the entertainment technology industry. Specializing in RF coordination, Anthony uses that experience to ensure wireless stability for live musicians in …

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Rent Strike on Breaking Bread, Time, Covid, Alchemy & Becoming Whole #9 56:15

1y ago56:15

56:15

"When I'm writing music & lyrics, the best thing I can do is just empty my head...that's the best way to make art that is authentic." In this episode Pepe talks with John Warmb of the band Rent Strike. They discuss the hug John & Pepe shared when they first met, time, solitude vs. solitary confinement, the psychological value of alchemy, the proble…

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Production Manager Professional and Music Collector - Wes Knight 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Wes Knight. Wes is the production manager at KUNV-FM in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. He graduated from UNLV in 2017 and holds a B.A. in journalism & media studies. His responsibilities include recording, editing, producing,…

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Preparing For Freedom - Pepe's interview one week before prison #8 43:43

1y ago43:43

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While Folkpunk Dad is away on tour & unable to be in the studio, we're airing an older interview Pepe gave 1 week before he went to prison in 2019. Pepe talks about originally facing 10 to life, the work he did to keep his relationship(s) intact, preparing for release before he was even sentenced, being in relationship while one partner is incarcer…

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Professional Recording Artist/Poet and Audio Engineer - Noah Ward 29:28

1y ago29:28

29:28

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Noah Ward. Noah is a recording artist/audio engineer from Cleveland, Ohio. After years of learning how to make music, He debuted as a hip-hop artist after moving to Chicago, Illinois and worked with many different artists and was introduced to the indus…

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Raiders Production Assistant and Community Engagement Professional - Ray Fletcher 26:16

1y ago26:16

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Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Ray Fletcher. Ray Fletcher, also known around the halls of KUNV as Rebel Ray, is a UNLV alum who completed his bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies in the fall of 2022. After completing his associates degree in 2003, Ray worked in the IT fi…

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Homeless Gospel Choir - A Hopeful Conversation Around Music, Mental Health & More #7 48:37

1y ago48:37

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"There's moments where I feel like all the good songs are written...I'm able to look at my friends who are writing amazing songs & are filled with love & gratitude & I feel, well maybe there's some hope left in this old guitar for me too & I'll get back in there & give it a try." Derek Zanetti a.k.a. Homeless Gospel Choir has an inspiring conversat…

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Television Broadcasting and Video Production Professional - Ryan "RT" Thorp 24:19

1y ago24:19

24:19

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Ryan Thorp, “RT”. RT is a long time resident of Las Vegas, having grown up here and completed all levels of his education in the valley. He graduated from UNLV in 2013 with a BA in Broadcast Journalism and quickly began working in local news as a video …

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Ska Boss and Rock Professional - Josh "JC" Coutts 28:41

1y ago28:41

28:41

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Josh Coutts, “JC” hosts ROCK Avenue on KUNV. He has been in the radio industry for almost 20 years. From 2004-11, he was on local 107.9 when it was an alternative station. Alongside Local Show Joe, they had the number one Sunday show and local music sho…

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How To Show Up For Others & Yourself During Difficult Times w/ Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #6 50:24

1y ago50:24

50:24

Pepe is trying to show up for people in his life that are currently facing challenging times. Him and Folk Punk Dad discuss what this means and how you can actually do it. Then they talk about how showing up for yourself is just as important. Thoughts on swamps, compassion, resentment & snitching are also shared. HIGHLIGHTS: Showing up for friends/…

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Specialist in New Media and Podcasting Professional - Ben Morse 26:48

1y ago26:48

26:48

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Ben Morse. Ben Morse attended Connecticut College from 2000 to 2004 where he graduated with a degree in English. In 2007, Morse joined Marvel Entertainment, where he would spend the next 10 years in a variety of roles specializing in digital and new med…

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Raised on Radio and Training Professionally - Angelo "A-Scat" Scaturro 27:17

1y ago27:17

27:17

Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Angelo Scaturro. "A-Scat" is an on-air personality for The Rebel HD2 and Host of "Clock in-Clock Out". He is also a part of the Executive Board for KUNV 91.5 The Rebel HD2, holding the Secretary position.…

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Endless Mike & the Beagle Club talks WDU, Bad American Theology & Desiring a Different World #5 44:57

1y ago44:57

44:57

"Nothing had ever spoken to me before I got into music...The first 16 years of my life...I was just faking my way through it all." We bring you closer to Mike Miller of Endless Mike And The Beagle Club endlessmikeandthebeagleclub.bandcamp.com/music which also played as the backing band for Wingnut Dishwashers Union. In this conversation Mike talks …

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