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Guitarist Dren Mcdonald Podcast. Longtime friends and musical collaborators, guitarist Dren McDonald and drummer Ken Hada, delve deep into the fascinating realms of the creative process, audio engineering, AI, and composition. With their combined decades of experience in the music industry, the duo brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to this engaging episode.

One of the key focal points of this podcast is the creative process. Drawing from their own experiences as professional musicians, Dren and Ken explore the intricacies of inspiration, how to overcome creative blocks, and the importance of fostering a nurturing environment for artistic growth. They delve into the often-misunderstood concept of “finding your voice” as a musician.

Moreover, Dren and Ken are fascinated by the intersection of music and technology, particularly the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI).

I hope this podcast will inspire and empower listeners to explore their own creative potential, embrace technological advancements, and continue pushing the boundaries of musical expression.

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andy Esch Skate HERstory

Mandy Esch Skate HERstory documents a skateboarding movement. And this was a movement skateboarder Mandy lived. In fact, a decade of skate clips from the time period brought Skate HERstory to life on Youtube. So please check out the channel and this podcast.

Skateboarder Liz Angeles was a part of a historical skateboard movement in Brazil. To put a finer point on it, she helped make womens skateboarding exist. In fact, at a time when many people did not believe in women skateboarders, Liz persevered. Listen to her inspiring story.

Skateboarder Liz Angeles

beetroot photo Suzanne Fossey

Suzanne Fossey Alternaive Photography podcast covers aspects of the alternative process. To start I was a fan of Suzzane’s work. In fact, I found her on Instagram @suzanne_fossey_art. While attending an alternative photography class at Cypress College, my professor Tony Maher assigned an artist essay. I immediately thought of Suzanne Fossey Alternative Photography. We had a talk on Zoom and it turned out so good I asked her if I could post it as a podcast. Lucky for me she agreed.

I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Brian Martin 1979 Skatopia Skateboard Park

Skateboarder Brian Martin podcast. To begin with, I recorded this conversation on October 10, 2010. And this talk contains memories from the early days of Skatopia. In addition, Brian talks about 1970’s contest culture. Finally, he talks about visiting skateparks with his children.

Some Topics covered

* Sandy Spain* Sims* Skatopia* Toby Woller* Chuck Lantz* Bobby Lantz* George Orton* Dale Arden* Lester Kasai* Kim Adrian* Amy Pike Bradshaw* Paul Moleno* Rusty Harris* Steve Hirsch* Paul Butler* Jim Brewer* Mark Rogowski* Everette Rosecrans* Kelly Rosecrans* Beatle Rosecrans* Variflex* Skatopia.net* Vans* Bob Morales* Bob Haro* Clark Staub* John Schaaf

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LEGENDARY SKATEBOARDER ELLEN BERRYMAN podcast

Legendary skateboarder Ellen Berryman, in the first place started skating at 15. And not too long after became the World Champion. In fact, she also opened for Jethro Tull’s concert. Not to mention, her time with a Skateboarding Road Show. And, she did all this within a few years. In a moment, her career was over. And she went on to her dream of becoming a biologist. I hope you enjoy this podcast.

Related Links

* Ellen Berryman on Facebook* Cindy Berryman* Ellen O’Neil Deason* Skateboard related podcasts

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Skateboarder Photographer Lori Weinstein lives in New York. To begin with I noticed Lori in a Zoom talk. In fact the Zoom talk was Jim Gray Skateboarding Cocktail Hour. Again it was during this conversation I realized Lori would make a good podcast. First Im always interested in skateboard scene outside of my own. Second, I was able to see some of her photography in the Zoom.

As can be heard in this podcast Lori Weinstein is a great photographer. And her love for skateboarding reads in every shot. She has some insightful things to say. I hope you enjoy skateboarder and photographer Lori Weinstein podcast.

Related Links

* Lori on Instagram

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Legendary Skateboarder Kim Cespedes photo Lance Smith

Legendary Skateboarder Kim Cespedes podcast. A candid conversation with a pioneer in women’s skateboarding. For most skaters, Kim Cespedes was only an image in a magazine. During a very short time in skateboarding. Consequently, there is very little information about her career. However, everyone (from that time) seems to know her.

A famous photographer once told me that Kim was one of the best skaters. In fact, the top 3 skilled skateboarders. In other words, she skated at a high level. Yet she was probably thinking about surfing. Thus, just moments after her surf session this is skateboarder Kim Cespedes.

Related Links

* Women Skateboarders podcasts* Kim Cespedes Instagram

Skateboarder artist Steve Olson. Is someone I have always admired. In fact, for a time I rode his board at Skatopia.

Some 20 years later I shot a skate picture of Steve in Venice. And during that session, we might have said 5 words to each other. But more on that later.

Although my Steve Olson contact was short. I do remember one thing about Steve. And that is his presence. In the first place he is funny. And he is quick. In addition he is gone fast.

At the present time he still seems the same. He skates, surfs and makes art for a living.

As for Steve’s art. I remember seeing the painting he shared in this podcast. And I recall liking it. And the work was over my head. I couldn’t process it. Later after our conversation. I woke up and the first thing I thought of was his painting. Further, I didn’t have a precise remembrance of the art. More like residual feeling from it. Which has never happened to me?

Finally, I hope you enjoy this conversation. In fact our second talk. A podcast with skateboarder artist Steve Olson.

Steve Olson Irvine

This is the photograph Steve Olson refers to. Coupled with some inside information.

Photo obtained from Matt Cook.

Related Links

Steve Olson on Instagram

Steve Olson Art Exhibits

Hadid Gallery

HVW8

Diane Rosensteien

Michael Weber podcast

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skateboarder Matt Cook podcast

Skateboarder Skatopian Matt Cook, is an old friend of mine. In fact, I was a grom when we met. Amid the pace of a 1970’s skatepark we became friends. In fact, we spent everyday skating with our crew. During the days of Skatopia life moved fast.

All good things come to an end. In due time Matt was riding spots with “the cool crew”.

Then a lifetime went by. And as 40-year-olds we met again. And we were still skateboarders. Now Skateboarder Skatopian Matt Cook had become a great skater. On his journey, Matt rode for the Alva team. But he still had that killer style. The same style he had at Skatopia.

These days I see Matt once or twice a year. Because that’s what happens when you get old. Even so I still enjoy Matt’s company.

So lets catch up with my friend Matt Cook.

Related Links

Matt on Instagram

related Note

When I was hanging with Matt at Skatopia I was also taking magic lesson from Michael Weber at Los Alamitos Magic Shop.

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