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This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I interview artist and podcast producer, Traveus Lawson.

Traveus Lawson is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Always Press Record, Inc. (alwayspressrecord.com) He is the lead producer on more than 30 serial podcasts, with thousands of hours of content within the APRTV vault that is broadcasted globally via 24/7 live streams and On-Demand SmartTV apps.

Originally from the small town of Monessen, PA, Traveus Lawson moved to Los Angeles with his mom shortly after his father passed away. That was when he first saw a movie being made. The magic of that moment birthed a poet, playwright, painter, novelist, musician, filmmaker and now the producer known as "Tray the Producer."

In our conversation, Traveus and I go deep into the topic of what is art and who can make it. We talk about finding and connecting with your audience. We muse on creating in a chaotic world that seems like it doesn’t care about artists.

Traveus tells me about the evolution of his production company, Always Press Record. We discuss what it takes to produce the breadth of podcasts that APR handles.

We chat about the artists that inspire us – from long dead painters to present day musicians like Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Mdou Moctar, and Dave Matthews Band.

Support Traveus Lawson by downloading the Always Press Record app and watching the livestreams of all the amazing content he is putting out!

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In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan welcomes back guest Mike Turber, founder, and lead investigator for 5x5 News. We are also joined by physicist and researcher, Jack Saferatti to discuss the world of exotic physics and the real technology behind tic-tac and UAPs. World the world’s eyes on the ongoing movement for UFO/UAP disclosure, are public as well as elected officials overlooking technology that already exists that could be behind these now famous sights and video by the US Navy?
Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we explore Tic-Tac and UAP Technology with Mike Turber of 5x5 News and physicist Jack Safferati.
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In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan welcomes back guest Mike Turber, founder, and lead investigator for 5x5 News. We are also joined by physicist and researcher, Jack Sarfatti to discuss the world of exotic physics and the real technology behind tic-tac and UAPs. World the world’s eyes on the ongoing movement for UFO/UAP disclosure, are public as well as elected officials overlooking technology that already exists that could be behind these now famous sights and video by the US Navy?

Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we explore Tic-Tac and UAP Technology with Mike Turber of 5x5 News and physicist Jack Sarfatti.

The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.

The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!

The Dudes n Beer Podcast has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Dudes7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I talk to Audio Describer, Bridget Melton.

Bridget Melton is an Audio Describer who has recently relocated to North Texas from the Chicago area. Active in the cultural accessibility community for many years, Bridget works to create a welcoming environment for all. Around the United States, and virtually, she can be found at various theatres promoting inclusion as an audio describer, advisor, or volunteer.

Audio Description is a service that makes the visual verbal. In theaters, in museums, and accompanying television, film, and video presentations, Audio Describers provide commentary and narration to guide the listener through the presentation with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and "sight gags," all slipped in between portions of dialogue or songs. Audio Description provides accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired.

As the main describer for Hamilton: An American Musical during its three year residency in Chicago, Bridget Melton live described over 25 performances. She also most recently live extemporaneously audio described the 2021 Presidential Inauguration for which she and her team won the 2021 Vernon Henley Media Award from the American Council of the Blind. Bridget can also be heard as a featured guest on “Know Your Narrator,” the weekly podcast made by the Audio Description Narrators of America.

In our conversation, we talk about how the pandemic has changed views on accessibility and inclusivity in the theater world. Bridget shares what it was like to do the Audio Description for the Inauguration and how amazing she felt to be part of that experience.

Bridget speaks about working with the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, and all that she learned from them about making theater more accessible to all. She says that since the move to Texas, she has been working from home; this has enabled her to connect with the larger community of audio describers and opened doors in her career that she never imagined.

Bridget tells me of her work in theater admin and box office roles before finding her niche in Audio Description. With Audio Description, she is happy to have found a job that combines a lot of the different creative work that she loves about theater. Bridget gets to do dramaturgical research about the play she is working on; she gets to perform the show alongside the actors, and sometimes even improvise when the play or live event evolves. She also talks about how much she loves the chance to interact with the audience before the show during the “touch tour” and during the show as she “describes” the performance for them. Bridget expresses her excitement to be able to do theater full time and in such a rewarding role.

Support Bridget Melton by hiring her to Audio Describe your event: https://www.bridgetmelton.com/ (Seriously, she’s won AWARDS for doing this work!) But really, hire ANY Audio Describer and you are supporting Bridget’s community and their efforts to make the arts accessible to all. (And if you’ve never heard of this but you work at a theater, bring it up to the boss! I mean, how cool is Audio Description?) Learn more about Audio Description, including resources and how to experience it at BridgetMelton.com/intro

You can also support accessibility in the arts in general by donating to the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, an organization that was a formative part of Bridget’s own access journey: https://chicagoculturalaccess.org/support/



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This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I talk to Audio Describer, Bridget Melton.

Bridget Melton is an Audio Describer who has recently relocated to North Texas from the Chicago area. Active in the cultural accessibility community for many years, Bridget works to create a welcoming environment for all. Around the United States, and virtually, she can be found at various theatres promoting inclusion as an audio describer, advisor, or volunteer.

Audio Description is a service that makes the visual verbal. In theaters, in museums, and accompanying television, film, and video presentations, Audio Describers provide commentary and narration to guide the listener through the presentation with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and "sight gags," all slipped in between portions of dialogue or songs. Audio Description provides accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired.

As the main describer for Hamilton: An American Musical during its three year residency in Chicago, Bridget Melton live described over 25 performances. She also most recently live extemporaneously audio described the 2021 Presidential Inauguration for which she and her team won the 2021 Vernon Henley Media Award from the American Council of the Blind. Bridget can also be heard as a featured guest on “Know Your Narrator,” the weekly podcast made by the Audio Description Narrators of America.

In our conversation, we talk about how the pandemic has changed views on accessibility and inclusivity in the theater world. Bridget shares what it was like to do the Audio Description for the Inauguration and how amazing she felt to be part of that experience.

Bridget speaks about working with the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, and all that she learned from them about making theater more accessible to all. She says that since the move to Texas, she has been working from home; this has enabled her to connect with the larger community of audio describers and opened doors in her career that she never imagined.

Bridget tells me of her work in theater admin and box office roles before finding her niche in Audio Description. With Audio Description, she is happy to have found a job that combines a lot of the different creative work that she loves about theater. Bridget gets to do dramaturgical research about the play she is working on; she gets to perform the show alongside the actors, and sometimes even improvise when the play or live event evolves. She also talks about how much she loves the chance to interact with the audience before the show during the “touch tour” and during the show as she “describes” the performance for them. Bridget expresses her excitement to be able to do theater full time and in such a rewarding role.

Support Bridget Melton by hiring her to Audio Describe your event: https://www.bridgetmelton.com/ (Seriously, she’s won AWARDS for doing this work!) But really, hire ANY Audio Describer and you are supporting Bridget’s community and their efforts to make the arts accessible to all. (And if you’ve never heard of this but you work at a theater, bring it up to the boss! I mean, how cool is Audio Description?) Learn more about Audio Description, including resources and how to experience it at BridgetMelton.com/intro

You can also support accessibility in the arts in general by donating to the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, an organization that was a formative part of Bridget’s own access journey: https://chicagoculturalaccess.org/support/

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

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Ron talks with Chicago author Lisa Lilly of how she coped with losing both her parents to an intoxicated driver and her journey back which includes her work to help others.

Lisa gives her opinion on the grieving process and discusses her new book "Happiness, Anxiety and Writing"

Sponsor: Gail Hamilton, author of "Soaring Into Greatness"

https://soaringintogreatness.com

www.lisalilly.com

https://www.aaim1.org

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Ron talks with Chicago author Lisa Lilly of how she coped with losing both her parents to an intoxicated driver and her journey back which includes her work to help others.

Lisa gives her opinion on the grieving process and discusses her new book "Happiness, Anxiety and Writing"

Sponsor: Gail Hamilton, author of "Soaring Into Greatness"

https://soaringintogreatness.com

www.lisalilly.com

https://www.aaim1.org

https://itsawrapwithrap.com

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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan visits the Texas Association of Broadcasters trade show 2021 to bring you some of the latest and greatest technology available on market for live audio, video, and broadcast applications. With last year’s convention postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the TAB tradeshow came back in full force for 2021 with vendors from across the industry attending and showing their newest digital platforms and equipment.
We begin our tour with Panasonic, and industry leader in cameras, video mixers and more showing their KAIROS system. KAIROS is more than a typical switcher as it achieves high performance by fully utilizing the power and flexibility of its CPU and GPU and frees you from the constraints of a traditional hardware-based system. KAIROS offers unrestricted flexibility of input, output, and operation for efficient production of live video that captivates audiences.
We then venture to the Roland booth and get a chance to see their latest video mixer, as well as the all new PD20-HD Video Instant Replay Player. The Roland P-20HD provides an easy, affordable way to create real-time or slow-motion instant replays for live sports productions without highly sophisticated computer systems. With seamless integration between most Roland A/V switchers and HDMI camcorders and cameras, the P-20HD transforms everyday sports productions into experiences that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Next up is RCS Sound Software and their Zetta automation software, a multi-user, multi-station platform for radio broadcast. Zetta takes a Modular approach to workflow. All functions have a launcher app looking after your broadcast services and will restart them if they stop unexpectedly. This means that the parts that play out audio are separate from the Sequencer, which is separate yet from the UI, which essentially is just a big remote control for the system and can be run on any workstation!
Our next stop takes us the Solid State Logic booth to discuss their latest release the System T for broadcast applications. With AoIP-based routing at its core, plus full immersive and next generation audio features, System T has been designed for the challenges of modern broadcast production. The System T broadcast platform brings together the latest digital technology with a legacy of 40 years of audio console design experience, as recognized by the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in Innovation.
Afterward we head over to Broadcast Electronics, a part of Elenos Group, to discuss their suite of equipment and applications for broadcast stations. Broadcast Electronics, together with the Elenos Group, designs and manufactures a complete line of radio broadcast products, including transmitters for TV, AM, FM and HD Radio and program automation systems. One of the largest broadcast equipment manufacturer in the United States, BE is a global company that has influenced every major radio milestone since 1959.
We then head across the aisle to the Grass Valley booth to discuss their latest solutions for live on location broadcasts with their all new GV Media Universe system. GV Media Universe expands the capability of existing equipment and operations by seamlessly connecting control surfaces from Grass Valley and authorized partners to cloud services. Preserve your fixed investment while elastically expanding to cloud as required. Creatives require no learning curve to transfer their experience as they work between on-prem and cloud in an integrated manner.
We then head over to the Teradek booth, an industry leader in the world of onsite wireless transmission of video in the field for broadcast, film, and more. We take some time to discuss their latest release, the indomitable Bolt 4k, a device capable of sending uncompressed 4k video an incredible 5ooo feet! Streamline and future-proof your camera setup with the BB3-powered Bolt 4K product...