Decision State with Joe Steele

In this episode, Joe Steele is joined by Jeremy Underwood, a veteran Audio Engineer who shares his journey in Audio across the mediums of music, film and video games. Joe and Jeremy discuss the shifting technology behind audio, opportunities for those new to the field and how in the end it's all about creating an emotional response in the audience.

00:50 - Jeremy’s intro to the audio world

02:30 - What makes an Audio Engineer

04:45 - Working with Iconic Musicians

06:15 - The Journey to the studio

10:00 - The move into Video Games

12:10 - “It’s all about the story”

17:10 - Trends in Video Game audio

21:05 - “What stands out is the emotion for me”

30:15 - The Virtual Reality transition

35:00 - “that moment of terrifying”

41:15 - Translating a great album into a video game

44:50 - “Get in the hours”

https://www.jerunderwood.com/

In this episode, Joe Steele is joined by Boyd Shermis, a veteran of the film industry and talented musician who has spent the last 2 decades learning the intricacies of wine making. Boyd & Joe discuss his journey, his passion for wine and what’s next for Tomi Cellars.

00:45 - Shifting avenues of creativity

05:55 - The threads that unite Boyd’s careers

11:45 - 2 decades in wine

16:10 - Becoming a “Cellar Rat”

21:20 - “You screw up one little thing & the whole batch could just go sour”

22:45 - Balancing passion with business

29:30 - Advice to start in the wine making business

33:45 - Boyd’s goals for the winery

39:25 - TomiCellars.com

Tomi Cellars | Santa Barbara Vintners

“I’m constantly progressing, but the thread of consistency is ME!”

In this episode, Joe Steele is joined by Dani Hagan, singer/songrwriter, performer, painter and Pilates Instructor. Dani & Joe discuss her musical influences, performing live in iconic venues and the changes she’s seen in the music industry.

Born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota and now based in Los Angeles, Dani has been developing her own brand of soulful rock while selling out some of LA’s most iconic venues, including The Viper Room, Molly Malone’s and The Mint.
2021 was her breakthrough year, releasing a three-track live EP ‘Jam In the Van.’ This year she teamed up with famed producer, Mikal Blue (OneRepublic, Jason Mraz), and is gearing up to drop a series of singles and a new album later this year.
Dani Hagan is just getting started. Her versatility as an artist is never predictable and always intriguing. She has a long career ahead and is paving her own unique path, transcending genres  and always delivering with complete authenticity.

Website: www.danihagan.com/
IG: www.instagram.com/dani.hagan/
YT: www.youtube.com/user/danihaganmusic/featured
FB: www.facebook.com/danihaganmusic
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/18kN7Uls8YMuPipg8IN29O?si=QT-yIN5vRf6msYFl712MKQ
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@danihaganmusic

00:50 - Dani’s challenges transitioning to the big city

02:00 - How Dani arrived at her sound?

04:50 - Iconic Venues

07:45 - The energy of “live”

10:20 - How does Dani balance her different genre influences?

12:00 - Working with Mikal Blue

13:25 - “Dani Chords”

14:30 - Finding New Playgrounds

16:00 - How do you stay grounded?

18:50 - Memorable live performances

20:50 - How do you stand out?

23:50 - Dani’s creative process

28:20 - How Digital Streaming  & Social Media have affected the music industry

32:45 - How to find YOUR voice

37:20 - Dani’s Goals as a performer

39:00 - Dani’s other passions

40:35 - DaniHagan.com

41:10 - Dani’s next album

In this episode of Experience Curve, Nicole Frazier joins us to talk about coaching, mindset and rewiring your subconscious.

Show Highlights:

01:00 - What led Nicole to become a coach

05:20 - How Nicole found her own voice

10:00 - The importance of mentors

15:00 - The difference Nicole’s coaching makes

19:30 - The different modalities of coaching

22:00 - How does Nicole define success

24:15 - What was Nicole’s Experience Curve

27:35 - What would Nicole do differently

30:45 - Rapid Fire Questions

Connect with Joe

IG:  @JoeSteele 

YT:  @experiencecurve 

Book a Call: https://calendly.com/joesteele

Steal Nicole’s 7 Step Morning Routine to Kick-Start Your High Vibe Day: https://leveluplifeandco.myflodesk.com/7stepmorningritualfreebie

Connect with Nicole

IG: @leveluplifeandco

In part two of this debut episode of Experience Curve, Joe Steele is joined by Jay Moriarty, Emmy winning writer and producer to discuss his start in comedy television & his experiences working with a writing partner.

Jay Moriarty has written and produced half-hour comedies including The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Good Times, Maude, What’s HappeningNow!!, Dear John, The Royal Family, Here and Now, Cosby, Los Beltran; developed and written pilots for networks and studios including CBS,

01:00 - The biggest misconception for people entering the entertainment business

05:30 - identifying Talent

08:55 - Will the classic sitcom survive?

13:15 - Billy Dee Williams

15:30 - Sherman Hemsley

18:12 - Isabelle Sanford

19:40 - Where is comedy going?

22:00 - What is the most rewarding thing in Jay’s career

24:50 - TV Before Norman and After Norman

28:00 - What Makes “Must See” TV today?

31:15 - Catching Lightning in a bottle

32:45 - What’s next for Jay?

35:00 - Honky In the House on Amazon, Deadeye on Amazon

In part one of this debut episode of Experience Curve, Joe Steele is joined by Jay Moriarty, Emmy winning writer and producer to discuss his start in comedy television & his experiences working with a writing partner.

Jay Moriarty has written and produced half-hour comedies including The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Good Times, Maude, What’s Happening Now!!, Dear John, The Royal Family, Here and Now, Cosby, Los Beltran; developed and written pilots for networks and studios including CBS, NBC, ABC, Warner Bros., Columbia, Paramount; and served as an Adjunct Professor in the Writing Division of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (film school) for eleven years.

In Honky in the House, his very personal and unapologetic account of breaking into the entertainment business, Jay Moriarty serves up a master class in the essentials of writing and producing a TV series. Moriarty was able to realize his Hollywood dream of writing relevant comedy at a time of national upheaval--movin’ on up with TheJeffersons, first as a writer then as Executive Producer. Jay introduces us to some of the leading minds in television comedy, including legendary Norman Lear, the first TV producer to successfully combine humor with biting social satire.

Jay is also the author/creator of the classic Sherlock Holmes board game 221 B Baker Street which has sold over 3 million games in eight different countries.

Facebook link: ⁠www.facebook.com/JayMoriarty8/about/⁠ 

Purchase his book: ⁠www.amazon.com/Honky-House-Writing-Producing-Jeffersons/dp/1733079580⁠

Connect with Joe IG: ⁠ @JoeSteele ⁠ YT: ⁠ @experiencecurve ⁠ Book a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/joesteele⁠

02:15 - How Jay found comedy

05:05 - All in the Family changes TV

11:00 - How Jay & his work broke through

13:10 - Jay builds his “team”

18:00 - Jay’s first staff job

23:30 - How Jay finds jokes in serious real world topics

27:10 - Lasting impressions of Norman Lear

33:45 - Working with a writing partner

New episodes coming soon, here and every where you listen to podcasts.