One hour. One chance to save her son. And she cannot stop running.

In this episode of the Boomerocity Podcast, Randy Patterson talks with Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald about his Prime Video psychological thriller The Runner, starring Gal Gadot.

Gadot portrays Maia Marten, a London lawyer whose run becomes a terrifying race against time after she receives word that her son has been kidnapped. Her instructions force her to keep moving while following the demands of the person controlling her every move.

For Randy, one of the most effective things about The Runner was how physically immersive the experience became. As Maia grew increasingly exhausted and desperate, he began feeling some of that exhaustion himself.

Meanwhile, there was a mystery to solve.

Randy spent the movie trying to figure out who was behind Maia's ordeal — and couldn't.

In this exclusive conversation, Macdonald talks about constructing that kind of thriller: maintaining momentum, creating physical and psychological tension, directing Gal Gadot through a demanding performance and giving the audience enough information to keep them guessing without letting them get ahead of the story.

The Runner stars Gal Gadot, Damian Lewis, Rory Wilmot and Alfred Enoch and is written by Mark Gibson.

The Runner is now streaming on Prime Video.

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What happens to our parents' stories when they're no longer here to tell them?

Marshall Terrill returns to Boomerocity for his fourth conversation with Randy Patterson, this time to discuss perhaps his most personal project yet: Dust, Copper and Curveballs: A Globe–Miami Childhood, a memoir built around the words his late father shared about his the life and memories during one of their last trips to his dad's home town of Globe-Miami.

His father's story begins in Arizona's Globe-Miami mining country, in a world of copper dust, neighborhood ballgames, bottle-cap curveballs, hard work and tightly knit communities. His life would eventually encompass military service, a career as an Air Force colonel and educator, and decades of service to others.

But this conversation goes beyond biography.

Randy and Marshall explore what happens when a son becomes the keeper of his father's memories, what Marshall learned about his dad while bringing the book together, and why the everyday stories of our parents and grandparents may be far more important than we realize.

It is a conversation about fathers and sons, memory, service, community, aging, legacy—and preserving the stories of a generation while we still can.

Dust, Copper and Curveballs: A Globe–Miami Childhood is available now.

Cindy Blackman Santana returns to Boomerocity for her fifth conversation with Randy Patterson, this time for an in-depth discussion of her new album, Coherence.

Cindy takes us inside an album built around musical conversation, improvisation, spirituality, love, and the belief that seemingly different voices can create something powerful when they truly listen to one another.

We talk about her remarkable musical relationship with Carlos Santana; "The Message Is Love," featuring Carlos and an introduction from Snoop Dogg; and "Guitar Love," which brings together Carlos and legendary guitarist John McLaughlin.

That last collaboration creates an interesting Boomerocity connection: Randy interviewed McLaughlin last year and talked with him about Cindy. Now Randy gets to bring that conversation full circle.

Cindy also discusses the philosophy behind Coherence, the freedom she finds through improvisation, and why music remains such a powerful vehicle for connection.

It's a conversation about much more than drumming.

It's about creativity, communication, spirituality, and the continuing journey of one of contemporary music's most distinctive musicians.

Listen now to Cindy Blackman Santana on Boomerocity.

Can music created more than 60 years ago still feel young?

The Dreamboats certainly think so.

In this episode of Boomerocity, Randy Patterson talks with members of The Dreamboats, a four-piece band originally from Canada and now based in Palm Springs that has built a following by bringing the energy, harmonies and showmanship of 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll to today's audiences.

From Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly to The Beatles, The Dreamboats celebrate some of the artists who helped define rock 'n' roll while putting their own youthful energy into the music.

We talk about how they discovered music created long before their generation, why those songs continue to connect with younger listeners, their highly interactive live shows and the fascinating experience of watching multiple generations come together through the same music.

It's more than nostalgia.

It's another generation discovering just how much fun rock 'n' roll can be.

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What happens when one legendary hotel becomes a home away from home for generations of rock stars?

In this episode of Boomerocity, Randy Patterson sits down with director Craig A. Williams to talk about his documentary, If These Walls Could Rock, which takes viewers inside the extraordinary rock-and-roll history of West Hollywood's legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel.

Hidden just off the Sunset Strip, the Sunset Marquis has spent decades serving as a retreat, gathering place and sometimes playground for some of the biggest names in music. Behind its doors are stories involving generations of artists who didn't simply stay there—they helped make the hotel part of rock-and-roll history.

If These Walls Could Rock taps into those memories with an impressive collection of artists and personalities, including Bruce Springsteen, Slash, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Grohl, Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Gibbons, Gene Simmons, Richard Marx, Sharon Osbourne, Lzzy Hale, Roger Daltrey, Chris Robinson, Morrisseyand more.

Craig talks with Randy about how the documentary came together, why the Sunset Marquis developed such a unique relationship with the music community, and what it was like hearing these artists share their memories of a place that became an important part of their lives and careers.

They also explore the stories Craig discovered during production, the challenge of fitting decades of rock history into one film, and why the Sunset Marquis itself becomes almost another character in the documentary.

For music fans, If These Walls Could Rock offers something different from the traditional rock documentary. This isn't simply the story of an artist, band or album.

It's the story of a place—and all the extraordinary people who passed through it.

Because some of rock and roll's best stories didn't happen onstage.

They happened back at the Sunset Marquis.

Join Randy and Craig for a fascinating trip inside one of rock music's most storied addresses.

If These Walls Could Rock is now available to watch on Prime Video and Apple TV.

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Matt Bissonette has spent decades providing the musical foundation for some of the biggest artists in the world—but this time we're talking about the music bearing his name.

Matt returns to Boomerocity for a conversation centered on three very different records: Straight to the Truth, Common Road, and his newest jazz album, Is It Though.

We talk about songwriting, jazz, musical freedom, his brother Gregg Bissonette, and what happens when a musician known for supporting legendary performers steps forward with something entirely his own.

Naturally, a few stories from Matt's extraordinary career find their way into the conversation as well—from Elton John and Ringo Starr to Joe Satriani, David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, Kevin Cronin and beyond.

But underneath all of it is something much simpler: two friends talking about music, family, creativity and a lifetime spent doing what they love.

Pull up a chair and enjoy another visit with Matt Bissonette on Boomerocity.

There are musicians who stand at center stage, and there are musicians whose playing helps make that stage unforgettable.

Reese Wynans has spent a lifetime doing exactly that.

On this episode of the Boomerocity Podcast, Reese joins Randy Patterson for a conversation spanning an extraordinary career — from his unforgettable years with Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble to his work with Joe Bonamassa and countless other musicians.

Reese talks about the relationships behind the music, the experiences that remain particularly meaningful to him and Sweet Release, the 2019 album that finally put the longtime sideman's name at the top of the record.

Now retired from touring, Reese also reflects on this new chapter of life, what he misses — and perhaps doesn't miss — about the road, and what decades of making music have taught him.

The conversation comes as Reese prepares for a special August 21, 2026 appearance at Nashville's 3rd & Lindsley with Kenny Greenberg, Alison Prestwood, Lynn Williams, Kevin McKendree and special guests.

This isn't simply a conversation about a résumé.

It's about the man behind the keyboards, the friendships behind the records and a musical legacy that helped provide the soundtrack for generations of listeners.

Listen now to Reese Wynans on the Boomerocity Podcast.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Bird joins Boomerocity to discuss Held Here Together, an album born almost by accident that ultimately became one of her most personal artistic statements.

From cinematic songwriting to the importance of vinyl records, Bird shares the stories behind the music, the inspiration for "The Car," and why connection, memory and resilience remain at the heart of everything she creates.

Blues artist J.P. Reali joins Boomerocity to discuss the music that has defined his life, his songwriting process, and the inspiration behind his latest album, Grateful Blues.

From his earliest musical influences to today's independent music scene, this is a conversation about passion, perseverance, and the enduring power of the blues.

Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac created one of the greatest blues recordings ever made when they entered Chicago's legendary Chess Studios in January 1969.

Photographer Jeff Lowenthal was there to document it.

Historian Robert Schaffner helped preserve the story.

In this episode of Boomerocity, Randy Patterson welcomes photographer Jeff Lowenthal and historian Robert Schaffner to discuss one of the most fascinating chapters in blues and rock history.

Their acclaimed book, Fleetwood Mac in Chicago: The Legendary Chess Blues Session, January 4, 1969, chronicles the unforgettable day when Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac recorded alongside legendary Chicago blues musicians at Chess Studios.

Jeff shares firsthand memories from being the only photographer documenting the session, while Robert provides historical context that brings this remarkable collaboration to life.

Topics include:

• The significance of the January 4, 1969 recording session
• Peter Green's extraordinary musicianship
• Working with Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, and Otis Spann
• The untold stories behind the photographs
• Preserving an important piece of music history