The Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals podcast features in depth interviews with musicians, giving insight into their creative process. Guests include: Amanda Shires, Todd Snider, Charley Crocket, Frank Turner, and Dave Alvin.
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Welcome to Buttoned Up, the show that is full of pro insights and wisdom to button up your agency, team, and family life. On this shared journey, Daniel Seong will explore specific and real-world subjects, so you and he can gain practical and actionable tips to navigate our careers better. Daniel's goal is to inspire and fuel you by tailoring a fabric of knowledge, passion, and fun, creating some memorable moments that will leave an everlasting impact on your life.
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India Ramey on her new album "Baptized by the Blaze!"
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Welcome to Roots Rednecks and Radicals, where we dive deep into the stories behind the music you love. I'm your host, Will Houk, and today we have an incredibly special guest who has been captivating audiences with her raw, emotive sound and storytelling prowess. She’s a singer-songwriter whose unique blend of Americana, folk, and country has garne…
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Fruition: The Harmony of Tradition and Innovation in Modern Americana
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In this episode of Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals, we're diving into the captivating world of Fruition, a band that masterfully blends folk, Americana, and bluegrass into a unique soundscape. Known for their stunning three-part harmonies and infectious energy, Fruition brings a fresh twist to traditional music while staying true to its roots. Join u…
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Echoes of Americana: An in-studio performance with singer-songwriter Tom Vandenavond!
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In this episode of Roots Rednecks and Radicals we sit down with the evocative and soulful artist Tom Vandenavond, whose music captures the heart and spirit of classic Americana. With a rich blend of storytelling and melodies that pay homage to traditional roots while embracing contemporary influences like Rambling Jack Elliot, and John Prine, Vande…
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Jesse Daniel talks songwriting, writing a song for Dusty Slay's Netflix special, and his new album!
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Welcome to today’s episode of Roots Rednecks and Radicals, where we dive deep into the heart of honky tonk with none other than country singer-songwriter Jesse Daniel. In this special interview, Jesse shares the stories and experiences that fuel his music, offering an inside look at his journey through the world of classic country and modern honky …
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What solar panels can tell us about investment in rural Nevada
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At Scougal Rubber, a corporation in McCarran, Nev. east of Sparks, machines apply more than 1 million pounds of pressure at 280 degrees Fahrenheit to create giant bearing pads used in buildings and bridges to help transfer weight throughout the entire structure. The company is headquartered in Seattle, but has been at this location since 2011. It r…
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Singer Songwriter Jamie Lin Wilson talks about her Texas roots and artists like Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt in her music. Also recording with Emmylou Harris and Sunny Sweeney!
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Jamie Lin Wilson is a songwriter who has deep roots in the songwriting tradition of Texas. So many incredible songwriters have roots there and her music reflects the best of those artists. Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and so many other have had an influence on her songs. She also features the legendary Emmylou Harris on one of her songs. We talk al…
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Lost Dog Street Band is on the show! They have a new album out that is incredible and I had a chance to chat with their frontman Benjamin Tod.
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Join us for an exclusive interview with the Lost Dog Street Band, where we delve into the heart and soul of their music journey. Discover the stories behind their soulful melodies, the inspirations that drive their powerful lyrics, and the artistic process that brings their unique sound to life. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music,…
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Dissent is Patriotic: A Fourth of July celebration of protest music featuring music from Woody Guthrie, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lavender Country and Che Apalache.
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America is one of the greatest ideas the world has ever had. Founded on incredible values. However, our history is much more complicated than many people would like to admit. In this episode I take a look at the idea that dissent really is patriotic. And we should all be working towards a more perfect union where every person is respected and treat…
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A reflection on Juneteenth. In 1865 the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in the US. Today we take a look at the album by Our Native Daughters.
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In 2019 Rhiannon Giddens put together a group of all women Black banjo players and made an amazing album. The group was called Our Native Daughters and the album reflects on the history of the influence of Black musicians on American folk/roots music.By Will Houk
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5 Songs I'm Diggin' Ep. 7! Today we take a look at new releases from Sarah Jarosz, Charley Crockett, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Boy Named Banjo and Waxahatchee. Hope you dig it!
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All 5 of these artists have recent releases that are really incredible. Enjoy!By Will Houk
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Author Interview: Looking at the Impact of the Critical Minerals, in Nevada and Beyond
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A new battleground is forming in the state of Nevada, where an influx of federal funding and state-level tax incentives are seeking to kickstart a critical mineral economy necessary to support the renewable energy transition. But while critical minerals provide foundational components to all of our electronic devices - from everyday technologies li…
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In this episode, Daniel Seong sits down with Kevin Seo, a serial entrepreneur, restauranteur, and host of the Good Service Podcast. They delve into the unique and groundbreaking story of Kevin's restaurant, Bored and Hungry, which created a brand around the hype of accepting crypto payments. They also discuss the intentional simplicity of the dinin…
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In this episode, Daniel Seong speaks with Kody Houk and discusses his experience in the sales industry and how he transformed himself. He emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships and using live communication instead of automated methods. Kody also stresses the need for discipline and mastering mundane tasks, such as daily phone…
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Tredder: Finally, An Insurance Solution For Your Overlanding Vehicles
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In this Buttoned Up episode, Daniel Seong interviews David de Jesus, the CEO and chief adventurer at Tredder, a company revolutionizing insurance by providing specialty outdoor and adventure travel coverage. David shares his journey, which started with a tech career at Microsoft and led to him founding Tredder to address the need for insurance cove…
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Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more
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Celebrating Black History month again with this weeks episode. Gangstagrass is a totally original group blending Hip Hop and Bluegrass in a way that stops you in your tracks. They have graced the stages of America's Got Talent, the Glastonbury Festival (right after Paul McCartney) and many other roots/rap festivals. We had a genuinely fun conversat…
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$100,000/yr+ Income From TikTok With Marco Antonio
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In this episode, Daniel Seong dives into the world of social media influence with guest Marc Antonio, who has successfully integrated his passions for barbecue, whiskey, and cannabis into a thriving online business. Marc shares his journey from starting a food-based business, which cleverly allowed him to write off food expenses, to rebranding his …
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Hip Hop is Folk Music Part 1: To celebrate Black History Month we take a look at the development of Hip Hop through the lens of Folk music.
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Hip Hop rarely gets described as Folk music, but the history of this musical genre is the story of working class people making music with the tools they have. They turned things like turntables, drum machines, and samplers into musical instruments that defined musical and cultural style. Folk music is music of the people, and Hip Hop/Rap are just t…
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In this episode, Daniel Seong dives into the life and career of UFC fighter Michelle Waterson. Michelle candidly reveals the intricacies of a fighter's lifestyle, emphasizing the finite nature of a fighter's career with a focus on a strategic 10-year plan. Despite a tough recent fight at the Apex, she shares her rigorous 8-10 week personalized trai…
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5 Songs I'm Diggin' Vol. 6 today we take a look at new music from Sierra Ferrell, Black Pumas, Brent Cobb, Sarah Jarosz, and Van Plating. Enjoy!
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In this episode, Daniel engages in a deep and insightful conversation with guest LTC Oak McCulloch, a Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, author, and internationally recognized keynote speaker. The central theme revolves around leadership principles and their application in different contexts, emphasizing the significance of effective communication, p…
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Green Day's album "Dookie" turns 30 years old! It came out in February of 1994 and on this week we take a look at this classic album.
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How A High School Junior Has 5MIL+ Followers On Social
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In this episode, Daniel interviews Andy Jiang, an emerging social media storyteller with a large following on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Andy discusses his journey, highlighting how he started creating content on a whim during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since developed a significant digital presence. The conversation delves into Andy's p…
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Ismay is an Indie-Folk singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Folk music community. Their music is introspective and insightful, and I have Ismay on the show today!
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Inspiring The World Through Dance with Phil Wright
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In this episode, Daniel Seong is joined by guest Phil Wright, a renowned choreographer, executive producer, and dance educator. Phil shares his journey from a moment of self-realization after seeing Kevin Hart perform, which reignited his passion for dance and led to his success. He emphasizes the importance of commitment and patience in building a…
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Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles was a tribute album that came out 30 years ago. The album featured some outstanding artists: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Travis Tritt. Here's my look at it.
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An Ally conversation between Will Houk and Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls
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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls has been penning songs for decades now. The duo had a major hit with the song Closer to Fine in the late 1980s and have continued to write and tour in the years since. Amy has also established herself as a solo artist releasing seven studio albums and three live records on her own. Her musical style is best described as folk…
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Youtube’s #1 Competitive Eater: How Raina Huang Replaced Her Full Time Income In 6 months On Youtube
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On this episode, Daniel speaks with a rising star in the world of competitive eating and content creation, Raina Huang. From her humble beginnings as a chef taking on food challenges during breaks to becoming a full-time YouTube sensation, Raina's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Raina shares her experiences, including the highs and lows of h…
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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls is on the show! We talk about the Barbie Movie, her collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Allison Russel, Sarah Jarosz, and Sarah Watkins and her group Amy Ray Band.
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What makes a song great? Today we take a look at three classic tunes ”Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” by Willie Nelson ”Fancy” by Bobbi Gentry and ”The Joke” by Brandi Carlile.
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Siblings, Diversity and Overcoming Adversity With Jason Verlinde
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In this episode, Daniel Seong interviews Jason Verlinde, who shares his experiences adopting five Asian children from Korea and China. Verlinde discusses his family’s decision to pursue international adoption due to infertility and a miscarriage, as well as their close-knit dynamic and response to inquiries about their children’s sibling relationsh…
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Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway’s City of Gold is a banger! Here’s my review of her most recent album
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My Best of 2023 breakdown! I take a look at Jason Isbell, Mitski, Tyler Childers, Billy Strings/Willie Nelson and Turnpike Troubadours. Also a shoutout to a bunch of great artists.
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I wanted to make sure and give some attention to some other artists who made incredibly music this year! Brent Cobb, Zach Bryan, Nick Shoulders, Hiss Golden Messenger, Molly Tuttle, Margo Price, Van Plating, Lukas Nelson, Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Joy Olodakun, Cinder Wells, Dom Flemons, Blind Boys, Matt Andersen, and the Shootouts!…
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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is a Christmas classic everyone needs to know about! Today I do a breakdown of this wholesome movie that should be on everyone’s watchlist.
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of finance, entertainment, and philanthropy with the incredible David Liu of Liucrative. David shares his inspiring journey from his remarkable success on Wall Street to his transition into the entertainment industry and his impactful work advocating for underrepresented voices. We'll explore his …
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The Steel Woods are a hard driving country group who are always touring and putting out great music. I had a chance to catch up with Wes their lead singer and chat about their new album. Enjoy!
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Edward Shin: How YouTube Fueled My Overlanding Adventures
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In today's episode, host Daniel Seong talks with guest Edward Shin, an inspiring figure in the overlanding community. Overlanding is exploring remote areas in a self-contained vehicle. They dive into the challenges and adventures of filming while overlanding, the ins and outs of choosing the right vehicles for exploration, and the personal stories …
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The Blind Boys of Alabama are one of the most celebrated Gospel acts in the country. They have a new album out that was nominated for 3 Grammys and I have them on the show today!
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Welcome to a special Buttoned Up with Daniel Seong episode, where we're bringing together a dynamic and legendary group of podcasters to discuss the powerful influence of podcasting and content marketing in the insurance industry. Our guests, including Bradley Flowers, Theresa Kitchens, Jeff Roy, Lindsay and Carey Wallace, David Carothers, Ryan Han…
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Gospel and roots music collide with the Blind Boys of Alabama
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For nearly 80 years, six friends from the Alabama Institute for the Negro Deaf and Blind have been singing together, starting from their first performance at WSGN, a radio station in Birmingham, Ala. The group, now known as the Blind Boys of Alabama, has traveled around the world, performing at Carnegie Hall, the White House and this month, the Nas…
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Spike McGuire talks opening for Amigio the Devil, Chuck Ragan, Cory Branan, and Willi Carlie. As well as his new album that is out now, and his project Loud as Folk. Enjoy!
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Secrets To Creating A Viral Video with JT Barnett
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In this episode, Daniel Seong talks with the renowned content creator and CEO of BarnettX, JT Barnett. We delve into the secrets behind viral videos, discussing how to effectively navigate the world of social media and build a loyal audience. JT shares valuable insights on finding your niche, maintaining authenticity, choosing the right platforms, …
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The Thanksgiving/Gratitude Episode! We’ll take a look at 3 artists I’m grateful for, Jason Isbell, Nirvana and Jerry Garcia/David Grisman. Enjoy!
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Ally Radio: A primer on heat islands and international audio trip
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On this week's Ally Radio, we learn about heat islands: what they are, and how they can impact health. Our contributor Richard Bednarski brings us an interview with Nevada's state climatologist. Then, we head into our personal archives and take an international audio trip to the Republic of Molossia, a micronation located in northern Nevada, and me…
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On this episode, Daniel Seong has an incredible guest - Tu Lam, a retired US Green Beret and founder of Ronin Tactics. Tu shares his inspiring journey from being a refugee to serving in elite military units and how he found his strength through the Bushido Code. Throughout this conversation, Tu opens up about his struggles, addiction, and anger iss…
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In March of last year, a group of friends decided to start a new business together, a bookstore. But they didn't want to make just any bookstore, they wanted it to be more community focused. The Radical Cat is a feminist bookstore, cat adoption center, and community space. Ilya is in charge of events for the store, which covers the gamut from arts …
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Selah Hirsch: Should I Have My Name In The Agency Name?
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In today's episode, Daniel welcomes brand development expert Selah Hirsch. Selah dives deep into the world of branding and shares valuable insights on how businesses can effectively communicate their values, attract the right customers, and achieve sustainable growth. From discussing the importance of refreshing brands to naming strategies for insu…
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Ally Radio: Lack of Dignity in Government and a Rise in Critical Minerals
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On this week's Ally Radio, we’re exploring how the lack of decorum and dignity in public discourse spells trouble for democracy - one possible path forward. Then, we’ll head to eastern Nevada to learn more about a proposed mine that is hoping to extract vanadium. Vanadium is a critical mineral, like lithium, but this one could hold the answer to mo…
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Vanadium: A Critical Mineral Catalyst for Grid-Scale Storage
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A perennial challenge for renewable energy development has been and continues to be long-duration, grid-scale storage. But one proposed mine in Eureka County could be the first primary ground source in the United States of a mineral called vanadium. Science and technology reporter Scott King chats about vanadium and it's potential for rural countie…
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Cyrus Jaffrey: The Taliban Bombed Our Home
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In this episode, Daniel welcomes guest Cyrus Jaffrey, the owner of Jaffrey Insurance and the founder of Quotamation, and they cover a wide range of topics, including the guest's background in the insurance industry and their mission to impact one million people through their work. The conversation also delves into the speaker's own journey as an im…
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Ryan Hanley: Mastering The Art Of Public Speaking
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In this episode of IButtoned Up, host Daniel Song welcomes his friend Ryan Hanley, the founder and president of Rogue Risk, to discuss their experiences and strategies in public speaking and creating impactful presentations. Hanley, a creator and speaker, emphasizes the importance of creating experiences for the audience, considering factors such a…
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